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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.Virgil Thomson
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I don't care what other critics say, I only hope to be played.Virgil Thomson
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I look at you and I write down what I hear.Virgil Thomson
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I said to my friends that if I was going to starve, I might as well starve where the food is good.Virgil Thomson
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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.Virgil Thomson
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Let your mind alone, and see what happens.Virgil Thomson