“When you can write music that endures, bravo. Until then, keep quiet and study the work of those who can.”
“Why would you keep quiet and allow history to write itself when there is something you can do to rewrite history.”
“There are no good choices, Allison," Kanin offered in a quiet voice. "There are only those you can live with, and those you can work to change.”
“Until then, you can do what everyone else your age does. Listen to music. Watch the television. Just keep your nose away from those books.”
“keep in mind that even those who love you can unknowningly inflict pain when they themselves are hurting”
“Writing is flying in dreams. When you remember. When you can. When it works. It's that easy.”