“I play the only instrument that takes in music rather than propelling it out: the ear trumpet. Don’t bother snickering at me—I am deaf to your mockery. ”
“I will put up with any mockery rather than pretend that I am satisfied when I am hungry.”
“I am ripe. Ripe enough to hear your Truth. But shout it for one ear remains deaf.”
“Am I the only guy that holds a flute of champagne like it’s a musical instrument?”
“I am determined that only the deepest love will induce me into matrimony. So, I shall end an old maid, and teach your ten children to embroider cushions and play their instruments very ill.”
“The music is a vibration in the brain rather than the ear. ”