The next movement is still in the factory.

Suddenly I was in the right tempo - but it wasn't.

I'm conducting slowly because I don't know the tempo.

Accelerando means in tempo. Don't rush.

At every concert I've sensed a certain insecurity about the tempo. It's clearly marked 80...uh, 69.

Bizet was a very young man when he composed this symphony, so play it softly.

Beauty is less important than quality.

Im one of the boys, no better than the last second violinist. Im just the lucky one to be standing in the center, telling them how to play.

I told him he'd have a heart attack a year ago, but unfortunately he lived a year longer.

Thank you for your cooperation and vice versa.

There was confusion since I stood here 35 years ago.

I can't afford to hate anyone. I don't have that kind of time.

That's the fastest time ever run - but it's not as fast as the world record

Compromise today is too often applauded simply for itself. The cost of compromise to principles and real lives doesn't seem to matter.

History is the narrative of people searching for a place to go.

I plan on winning the Super Bowl next year.

I make records so I can buy art.

Frequently producers have partners that they never let the public know about.

Protecting Americans from nuclear terrorism rises above politics.

Don't ever give up on your dream. Ever.

Buried my wife the other day. Had to, she died.