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

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.

A soprano in Massenet's Don Quixote complained that she had missed her entry in the aria, "because Mr. Challiapin always dies too soon." "Madam, you must be profoundly in error," said Sir Thomas, "No operatic star has yet died half soon enough for me."

The English may not like music, but they absolutely love the noise it makes.

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

Music first and last should sound well, should allure and enchant the ear. Never mind the inner significance.