In some situations I was difficult, in odd moments impossible, in rare moments loathsome, but at my best unapproachably great.

I've given up reading books. I find it takes my mind off myself.

A conductor should reconcile himself to the realization that regardless of his approach or temperament the eventual result is the same-the orchestra will hate him.

I envy people who drink. At least they have something to blame everything on.

A politician is a man who will double cross that bridge when he comes to it.

There's a fine line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line.

I never watch the Dinah Shore show- I'm a diabetic.