In Paris, you learn wit, in London you learn to crush your social rivals, and in Florence you learn poise.

Musicians own music because music owns them.

Try a thing you haven't done three times. Once, to get over the fear of doing it. Twice, to learn how to do it. And a third time to figure out whether you like it or not.

The way to write American music is simple. All you have to do is be an American and then write any kind of music you wish.

I listened to the pure crystalline notes of one of Mozart's concertos dropping at my feet like leaves from the trees.

In Paris, you learn wit, in London you learn to crush your social rivals, and in Florence you learn poise.

Let your mind alone, and see what happens.