Quote #24

My biggest kick in music-playing or writing-is when I have a problem. Without a problem to solve, how much interest do you take in anything?

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  1. My attitude is never to be satisfied, never enough, never.
  2. Now I can say loudly and openly what I have been saying to myself on my knees.
  3. Love is supreme and unconditional; like is nice but limited.
  4. Self-discipline, as a virtue or an acquired asset, can be invaluable to anyone.
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  8. There is hardly any money interest in art, and music will be there when money is gone.

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