Michael Tippett Quotes

I am quite certain in my heart of hearts that modern music and modern art is not a conspiracy, but is a form of truth and integrity for those who practise it honestly, decently and with all their being.

Michael Tippett

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: composer
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: January 2, 1905 - January 8, 1998

Topics

IntegrityMusicTruthHeartArt

While I was thinking about the next film to do, I was also reading this book by Diane Ackerman called 'The Natural History of the Senses' - an anthropological and sociological look at the senses. But it also has this great sense of enthusiasm.

Jeremy Podeswa

HistoryGreatBookReadingThinking

I think a lot of composers get into trouble just making up a plot and expecting an audience to follow that.

John Eaton

ThinkTroubleFollowAudiencePlot

I'm that sort of weird guy who will watch a movie almost every day if I can.

John Krasinski

DayWeirdEvery DayI CanWillGuy

I for one believe that we absolutely need an improved guest worker program, one that holds immigrants and employers accountable and yet still enables us to get a crop out of the ground in south Georgia.

John Linder

BelieveImmigrantsNeedOutGround

When you do a song new live on stage, it's kind of a bit weird until it gets worn in, you know, like oiled up a bit. It's still a little bit stiff until you really thrashed at it for a few weeks.

Jeff Lynne

LiveSongWeirdYouNewKnow

I don't know why you call it morning sickness, because I was sick all day and night!

Soleil Moon Frye

MorningDayNightSickSicknessYou

I think it's important for people to always understand what is the context is in what is being said, because that obviously determines what folks are talking about.

Roland Martin

PeopleThinkTalkingSaidUnderstand

I feel the most beautiful when I'm the most relaxed - for example, after a productive day of work or during a comfortable, rested afternoon. But I also feel great when I reunite with friends after a long time.

Liu Wen

WorkBeautifulGreatTimeDayFeel

From the time I roll out of the cot at 6 A.M. to the time I fall asleep after midnight, I get to do what I love nonstop.

Jason Chaffetz

LoveTimeFallOutMidnightGet

I watched 'Return Of The Living Dead.' That one's cool, man. I like that one.

Jonathan Levine

ManCoolLivingDeadReturnLike

Yeah I grew up in the public eye. I became a man in the public eye, which is kind of a bizarre thing to come to terms with. Now I'm in my late 20s and I was in my early 20s when I became recognizable. But I think 'Moneyball' represents a very strong shift in my career and becoming an adult and a man.

Jonah Hill

ManEyeStrongThinkEarlyCareer

We build camera rigs tailored specifically to the story we're trying to tell or the shot we're trying to capture.

Chris Milk

StoryCameraTryingBuildCapture

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