When asked whether he minded if someone smoked in a non-smoking compartment. Certainly not if you don't object if I'm sick.
A musicologist is a man who can read music but cannot hear it.
I prefer Offenbach to Bach often.
Composers should write tunes that chauffeurs and errand boys can whistle.
I have just been all round the world and have formed a very poor opinion of it.
"Have you heard any Stockhausen?" Beecham was asked. "No, but I believe I have stepped in some."