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Samuel Barber

I was supposed to be a doctor. I was supposed to go to Princeton. And everything I was supposed to do I didn't.

Samuel Barber

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I've had little success in intellectual circles. I'm not talked about in the 'New York Review of Books,' and I was never part of the Stravinsky 'inner circle.'

Samuel Barber

genius samuel barber

I can only say that I myself wrote always as I wished, without a tremendous desire to find the latest thing possible.

Samuel Barber

genius samuel barber

I think that what's been holding composers back a great deal is that they feel they must have a new style every year. This, in my case, would be hopeless. In fact, it is said that I have no style at all, but that doesn't matter. I just go on doing, as they say, my thing. I believe this takes a certain courage.

Samuel Barber

genius samuel barber

I was 7 years old when I began composing. I began composing, improvising at the piano, the usual story.

Samuel Barber

genius samuel barber

There's no reason music should be difficult for an audience to understand.

Samuel Barber

genius samuel barber

I was meant to be a composer and will be I'm sure. Don't ask me to try to forget this unpleasant thing and go play football - please.

Samuel Barber