Virgil Thomson was a famous Composer from USA, who lived between November 25, 1896 and September 30, 1989. He/she became 92 years old.
Zodiac:
He/she is born under the zodiac sagittarius, who is known for Philosophical, Motion, Experimentation, Optimism.
Our collection contains 14 quotes who is written / told by Virgil, under the main topic Food.
14 Famous quotes by Virgil Thomson
"You explain how it went, and as far as you can figure out how it got that way"
"I let her alone and when she got that finished she left me alone. We trusted each other"
"Musicians own music because music owns them"
"Reviewing music or reviewing anything is a writing job. It's nice if you are experienced in the field you are writing about, but writing is what you are doing"
"I said to my friends that if I was going to starve, I might as well starve where the food is good"
"I look at you and I write down what I hear"
"I don't care what other critics say, I only hope to be played"
"Let your mind alone, and see what happens"
"I don't go around regretting things that don't happen"
"I've never known a musician who regretted being one. Whatever deceptions life may have in store for you, music itself is not going to let you down"
"Try a thing you haven't done three times. Once, to get over the fear of doing it. Twice, to learn how to do it. And a third time to figure out whether you like it or not"
"In Paris, you learn wit, in London you learn to crush your social rivals, and in Florence you learn poise"
"I never learned to verbalize an abstract musical concept. No thank you. The whole point of being a serious musician is to avoid verbalization whenever you can"
"I don't have to worry No matter what they do to it, it works"
