American - Musician | December 9, 1967 -
In art and music, particularly in the 20th century, there was a big period there where for something to be called profound you had to not be able to understand it.
Joshua Bell
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We live in the least ugly time in history.
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I write arrangements. I'm sort of a wannabe composer.
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I grew up in a musical family, but nobody was a professional musician.
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Over the years, I've collected a lot of musical friends.
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For some reason I can't explain, artist and musicians tend to look younger than our age. Being in music, you need this youthful sense of discovery and wonder for what you're doing and keep your imagination open. That's a youthful way of looking at life and I think that reflects in how you age.
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I was lucky enough to have parents who started me on music very early, but most kids don't get that kind of exposure.
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I like working with kids because I enjoy seeing the looks on their faces and, it's kind of selfish, I want a future audience.
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There's nothing more frustrating than seeing a conductor say, 'Play softer,' as they're waving their hands in huge gestures.
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You're a constant student, as a musician.
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You only live once, so I try to say yes to everything.
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I love the outdoor festival feeling.
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