The essence of a general's job is to assist in developing a clear sense of purpose . to keep the junk from getting in the way of important things.

Many people have asked me why there are three pedals in these grand pianos. Well the pedal in the middle is there to separate the two other pedals.

Clarinets, like lawyers, have cases, mouthpieces, and they need a constant supply of hot air in order to function.

If I have caused just one person to wipe away a tear of laughter, that's my reward.

The conductor is a peculiar person. He turns his back on his friends in the audience, shakes a stick at his players in the orchestra, and then wonders why nobody loves him.

They say that Nero started the fire himself because he needed a suitable backdrop for his concert.

There are three Bachs. Johann, Sebastian and Offen.