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“ There are certain times when I feel more inspired, filled with a strong power that forces me to listen to my inner voice, and when I feel more need than ever for a Pleyel piano. ”

“ I tell my piano the things I used to tell you. ”

“ Yesterday's concert was a success. I hasten to let you know. I inform your Lordship that I was not a bit nervous and played as I play when I am alone. It went well... and I had to come back and bow four times. ”

“ I don't know how it is, but the Germans are amazed at me and I am amazed at them for finding anything to be amazed about. ”

“ Here, whatever is not boring is not English. ”

“ Nothing is more beautiful than a guitar, except, possibly two. ”

“ Put all your soul into it, play the way you feel. ”

“ My earthly body has been a terrible disappointment to me. ”

“ After a rest in Edinburgh, where, passing a music-shop, I heard some blind man playing a mazurka of mine... ”

“ A well-formed technique, it seems to me, is one that can control and vary a beautiful sound quality. ”