I think that of my 21 symphonies, each has its own place. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes place symphony
I did all kinds of things in order to earn a living. Alan Hovhaness earnkindlive Change image and share on social
My mother's background was Scottish. She came from an old family, some of whom lived in upper New York State and some of whom had come over from Scotland. Alan Hovhaness backgroundfamilylive Change image and share on social
There were periods when I sometimes made fires in a large, open fireplace that lasted about two weeks, which was how long it took to burn my compositions. So there has been an awful lot that I have destroyed. Alan Hovhaness awfulburncomposition share on social
I don't think even when you find a person, you can be completely honest, ever. There's still pieces of you that you don't give away. I do believe you always need that place where it's just you, your thoughts, no one else's judgment or anything. Alicia Keys completelyfindgive share on social
I hear entire symphonies, oratorios, in my head, but I can't write a note. Alan Dean Foster entireheadhear Change image and share on social
