Music is what I have to do, I only answer the questions so that I can do it.

Jack White
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In his song, "Music," Pink Floyd guitarist and vocalist David Gilmour has a line that says, "Music is what I have to do, I only answer the questions so that I can do it." This quote goes a long way to explaining a person's drive and passion for making music. It might seem odd to think about a musician as a person who only answers the questions so that he or she can answer them. Still, this quote seems to fit the musician's need to create music. The musician must be willing to endure the long hours of practice in order to become a great player. In this way, the musician is answering the questions so that he or she can create great music.

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