"Music enhances the education of our children by helping them to make connections and broadening the depth with which they think and feel. If we are to hope for a society of culturally literate people, music must be a vital part of our children's education."

-- Yo-Yo Ma

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“I don't think that players learn how to play any other aspect of the game in high school or college.”
“But wise is the man who disdains no character, but with searching glance explores him to the root and cause of all.”
“It's nice to always have a job and not be floating out in the ether waiting for whatever the next big thing is. So, in that way I hope there's no a shelf-life for great shows. On the other hand, you don't want to be working on something that's reached its peak and become irrelevant.”
“I think margins will be destroyed for a bunch of people. If that's true, then it will be good to have alternatives to hedge against that eventuality.”
“Although I like the work I've done in the past, I like what I'm writing now even more.”

Source : "Q&A: Mann & Weil on surving as songwriters". Interview with Steve Sailer, www.upi.com. July 25, 2002.
“I am naturally fond of adventure, a little ambitious, and a good deal romantic - but patriotism was the true secret of my success.”
“I always thought music was more important than sexâ€”then I thought if I don't hear a concert for a year-and-a-half it doesn't bother me.”
“I'm trying to be really synced. It goes back to the idea that, ultimately, the reward is the work.”

Source : "Star of Parenthood and Kingdom Jonathan Tucker: Giving Back". Interview with Robert Piper, www.marandapleasantmedia.com.

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