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“I had a battle going on in my head: shall I just enjoy my life and then convert on my deathbed? But I felt I couldn't do that - it was now or never - so I took a step of faith and became a Christian.”

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Nicky Gumbel

Nicky Gumbel, born on April 28, 1955, is a British author known for his Christian background and spiritual writing. He is widely recognized for his 'LifeGuide' series of books. more

“"Light Over Water" is the longest piece I have ever composed. It is a landmark in my personal struggle to create large forms. I feel that it is by and large a formally successful work, though I was constrained to write a piece at least fifty minutes long, and there are some dead spots in the music where I think I was simply marking time. However, I think when the dance is in motion, the formal problem is nonexistent.”

Thinking Writing Long Problem Water Struggle Successful

Author:Lucinda Childs

“I like large sounds and very complex sonorities, and I also tend to opt for creating a feeling of vast space. I could achieve this effect either by using a symphony orchestra, which for a dance piece is pretty much impossible these days, or by using a synthesizer on multi-channel tape and a superb sound system, to get that same sensation of expansiveness and depth.”

Feelings Impossible Achieve Superb

Author:Lucinda Childs

“What I have learned about museum buildings is that buildings have to have iconic presentations. The position of the art museum vis-a-vis other civic buildings needs to be hierarchal in the community. It has to be equal to the library and the courthouse.”

Art Community Building Equal Library I Have Learned Iconic

Author:Frank Gehry

“I think the biggest problem with 'industrial' architecture is that it's lost its sense of humanity. Minimalist stuff drains all the humanity out of it. That idea works great for the money thing, but it doesn't work great for the feeling thing.”

Thinking Feelings Problem Humanity Architecture

Author:Frank Gehry

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