Murder your darlings.
I feel so entirely in my element with a full orchestra; even if my mortal enemies were marshalled before me, I could lead them, master them, surround them, or repulse them.
To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.
Talent works, genius creates.
For me, music is always the language which permits one to converse with the Beyond.
Remember, there are more people in the world than yourself. Be modest! You have not yet invented nor thought anything which others have not thought or invented before. And should you really have done so, consider it a gift of heaven which you are to share with others.
When you play, never mind who listens to you.
The word accounting comes from the word accountability. If you are going to be rich, you need to be accountable for your money.
Women are never landlocked: they're always mere minutes away from the briny deep of tears.
I'm kind of the boss. I could fire myself if I ever got out of line, and I can hire myself too which is a good thing. It gives me a responsibility to the financial realities.
People don't want to be millionaires - they want to experience what they believe only millions can buy.