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...stories About [the German Composer Johannes] Brahms's Rudeness And Wit Amused Me In Particular. For Instance, I Loved The One About How A Great Wine Connoisseur Invited The Composer To Dinner. 'this Is The Brahms Of My Cellar,' He Said To His Guests, Producing A Dust-covered Bottle And Pouring Some Into The Master's Glass. Brahms Looked First At The Color Of The Wine, Then Sniffed Its Bouquet, Finally Took A Sip, And Put The Glass Down Without Saying A Word. 'don't You Like It?' Asked The Host. 'hmm,' Brahms Muttered. 'better Bring Your Beethoven!'

People Are Always Setting Conditions For Happiness... I Love Life Without Condition.

Love Life And Life Will Love You Back. Love People And They Will Love You Back.

Never Sound Pompous. You Always Sound Noble, Noble. Absolute Character Of Music Is Nobility. Even Popular Music Can Be Noble, You See. If It's Not Noble, Then It's Not Very Good... Music Is An Art Of Emotion, Of Nobility, Of Dignity, Of Greatness, Of Love, Of Tenderness. All That Must Be Brought Out In Music But Never A Show Of Pompousness.

Of Course There Is No Formula For Success, Except Perhaps An Unconditional Acceptance Of Life, And What It Brings