Conducting! A subject, truly, concerning which much might be written, yet scarcely anything of real importance is to be found in books.

It is simple nonsense to speak of the fixed tempo of any particular vocal phrase. Each voice has its peculiarities.

The ability to conduct is a gift of God with which few have been endowed in full measure.

The composers could no longer direct all performances in person, and so the responsibility of interpreting their works in the spirit in which they had been conceived was placed upon conductors.

Musical practice is too young an art in America to warrant a search for men with a conductor's gift.

Composers are not all good conductors.

The conductor's gift does not always go hand in hand with that of composition; indeed, the union is found much more seldom than is popularly believed.

Of course, experience strengthens one later.

Botox is as common as seagulls in Sarasota, but most of the women I know who use the dermatologist’s little helper still have full range of expression. Except squinting, of course.

When you are isolated and obscured, your achievements may be wonderful but unknown.

When you live with a 20/20 mindset your path is straight, vision is clear, and decisions are precise. You see the bigger picture with a broader view and incorporate different angles and perspectives.

Terrorism kills far fewer people than cigarettes, or alcohol, or car accidents. But we don't see ourselves restructuring society and lives in order to make those threats go away.

You must ascend a mountain to learn your relation to matter, and so to your own body, for it is at home there, though you are not.

Breakfast is my specialty. I admit it's the easiest meal to cook, but I make everything with a twist, like lemon ricotta pancakes or bacon that's baked instead of fried.

I would rather be loved by somebody who respected me.

When God creates faith in a man, that is as great a work as if He created heaven and earth all over again.

Write this: Since my boy is the coach, I'm going to try out for the Dolphins next year. Tight end.

You get better at working by working. And if you don't work, you're not getting better.