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“When I was young, I kissed my first woman and smoked my first cigarette on the same day. Believe me, never since have I wasted any more time on tobacco.”“After I die I shall return to earth as the doorkeeper of a bordello and I won't let a one of you in.”

Quote by Arturo Toscanini

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Arturo Toscanini

Arturo Toscanini, born on March 25, 1867, in Padua, Italy, and died on January 16, 1957, was one of the most influential conductors of the 20th century. Renowned for his exquisite conducting skills and profound understanding of music, he is considered one of the greatest conductors in the history of classical music. more

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