“composition is notation of distortion of what composers think they've heard before. Masterpieces are marvelous misquotations.” ThinkingHeardComposerCompositionMarvelousMasterpieceDistortion Book:The Paris Diary & The New York Diary: 1951–1961 Source: The Paris Diary & The New York Diary: 1951–1961
“I don't go to concerts much. I've heard everything. When I do go to movies, I walk out half the time. As for literature, I've read everything.” LiteratureWalksHalfHeardConcerts Author:Ned Rorem
“Sooner or later you've heard all your best friends have to say. Then comes the tolerance of real love.” RealHeardToleranceReal LoveSooner Or LaterYour Best Friend Book:The Later Diaries of Ned Rorem: 1961–1972 Source: The Later Diaries of Ned Rorem: 1961–1972
