Laurence Housman

Two more years were to go by before I knew anything about William Blake. Many years later, when his wife died, my godfather gave me the two books as a remembrance.

I have always been a writer of letters, and of long ones; so, when I first thought of writing a book in the form of letters, I knew that I could do it quickly and easily.

I shall not die young, for I am already near seventy: I may die old.

When I do my makeup, it kind of helps me get into the character that I'm trying to portray.

Composers, like authors, have a lot in common. Our main goal is to connect with the listener emotionally.

Goals too clearly defined can become blinkers.