Facts about Boris Vian

Occup.Writer
FromFrance
BornMarch 10, 1920
DiedJune 23, 1959
Aged39 years

Summary

Boris Vian was a famous Writer from France, who lived between March 10, 1920 and June 23, 1959. He/she became only 39 years old.

Zodiac:
He/she is born under the zodiac pisces, who is known for Fluctuation, Depth, Imagination, Reactive, Indecisive. Our collection contains 6 quotes who is written / told by Boris.

6 Famous quotes by Boris Vian

Small: The three great moments of my life had to be the concerts of Ellington in 1938, Dizzy in 48, and Ella i
"The three great moments of my life had to be the concerts of Ellington in 1938, Dizzy in '48, and Ella in '52"
Small: I played the trumpet a bit like a porker, I think
"I played the trumpet a bit like a porker, I think"
Small: The problem is the following, black music is increasing encumbered by white elements, often pleasant bu
"The problem is the following, black music is increasing encumbered by white elements, often pleasant but always superfluous, easily and advantageously replaced with black elements"
Small: One ends up relying on pure musical inspiration, and failing that, the music wont lead to anything good
"One ends up relying on pure musical inspiration, and failing that, the music won't lead to anything good, or it will alienate all but the most die-hard fans"
Small: Of course, its fun to play with Blacks
"Of course, it's fun to play with Blacks"
Small: There are only two things: love, all sorts of love, with pretty girls, and the music of New Orleans or
"There are only two things: love, all sorts of love, with pretty girls, and the music of New Orleans or Duke Ellington. Everything else ought to go, because everything else is ugly"