The notation is more important than the sound. Not the exactitude and success with which a notation notates a sound; but the musicalness of the notation in its notating.

The score must govern the music. It must have authority, and not merely be an arbitrary jumping-off point for improvisation.

Bear in mind that parts of the score may be devoid of direct musical relevance.

Three things will make you more powerful: the power of your non-judgmental love, your ability to forgive the unforgivable, and a heart that cares.

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Love scenes are the hardest things in the world and if you enjoy them, that's wonderful, because nobody making them sits there and goes, 'Let's do that again tomorrow.'

I'm ugly, I'm overweight, but I'm happy

At Alabama, our players don't win Heisman Trophies. Our teams win National Championships.

In my opinion, fundamentalist Christians are just as bad as fundamentalist Islam and, at the very core, neither religion is like that.

There were speeches made in Congress in the very last session before the outbreak of the Rebellion, so ferocious as to show that their authors were under the influence of a real frenzy.

Up against Goliath, to bring butter home. I'm David on pavement, sling another stone.

It is important to note that the world changes and that perception of music changes as well.

There is a secret drawer in every woman's heart.