“I want to lead the Victorian life, surrounded by exquisite clutter.”

“I like to be surrounded by splendid things.”

“When I'm dead, I want to be remembered as a musician of some worth and substance.”

“Oh, I was not made for heaven. No, I don't want to go to heaven. Hell is much better. Think of all the interesting people you're going to meet down there!”

“I was born to love you with every single beat of my heart. I was born to take care of youevery single day of my life.”

“Who wants to live forever? ”

“Does it mean this, does it mean that, that's all anybody wants to know. I'd say what any decent poet would say if anyone dared ask him to analyze his work: if you see it, darling, then it's there!”