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

I prefer Offenbach to Bach often.

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

Brass bands are all very well in their place - outdoors and several miles away.

If she is attractive, I can't perform with her; if she is not, then I won't.

As you'll never hear the thing again, my boy, why not throw in a couple of brass bands?

Great music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and leaves the memory with difficulty. Magical music never leaves the memory.