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There are rhythmic ideas which sometimes only work up to a point. In writing there are moments when it just comes off the page, it's not just a collection of notes. Harrison Birtwistle collectionideamoment Change image and share on social
In the end it doesn't matter what you do. Harrison Birtwistle endmatter Change image and share on social
My operas usually come from musical ideas rather than ideas about subject matter. Harrison Birtwistle ideamattermusical Change image and share on social
After decades spent in rewrite rooms surrounded by other shouting writers, I discovered that I work best alone. I like being in charge of my time, working out the problems according to my own rhythms and being able to nap. That's a big one, the napping on demand! Maria Semple bigchargedecade share on social
A jackass can kick a barn down, but it takes a carpenter to build one. Sam Rayburn barnbuildcarpenter Change image and share on social
When I have a creative insight, there is a high. I think back in the day, I made music as much as I did because it made me feel so good. I think you could argue that there is a creative addiction - but, you know, the healthy kind. Lauryn Hill addictionargueback share on social
