When asked whether he minded if someone smoked in a non-smoking compartment. Certainly not if you don't object if I'm sick.

The grand tune is the only thing in music that the great public really understands.

I prefer Offenbach to Bach often.

Composers should write tunes that chauffeurs and errand boys can whistle.

Her singing reminds me of a cart coming downhill with the brake on.

Without question the most unpopular medium of musical sound in the world.

Composers and musicians have always starved and, as this is a sentimental country, we think the tradition should be continued.