Virgil Thomson

I've never known a musician who regretted being one. Whatever deceptions life may have in store for you, music itself is not going to let you down.

Let your mind alone, and see what happens.

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.

I said to my friends that if I was going to starve, I might as well starve where the food is good.

I look at you and I write down what I hear.

I don't care what other critics say, I only hope to be played.