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List of Marvin Hamlisch Quotes

Explore our hand-picked selection of 24 inspiring quotes by Marvin Hamlisch.

About Marvin Hamlisch

  • Born: June 2, 1944
  • Died: August 6, 2012
  • Occupation: Composer
    • You know, anyone who invites me to do something makes me feel special.
    Special Feels Invites
    I never took any vocal training
    Training Vocal
    Barbra streisand is without a doubt one of the most honest people i have ever known. there is no doubt in my mind that she will not be doing any more concerts. of course, she still will be making records and starring and directing in movies
    People Doubt Mind
    As i get older, i'm slowing down and, yes, calming down in my desire to be taken seriously. that i can be entertaining and funny and high nervous energy can work against me as a serious composer, slowly but surely you'll see me be quieter just so that people will listen.
    Taken People Desire
    I was always drawn to broadway musicals, and obviously composers like gershwin, rodgers, berlin and porter were writing music that i found wildly impressive.
    Writing Broadway Berlin
    If i'm within reach and can be helpful, i have a tendency to say 'yes.' it's hard to say 'no.
    Helpful Tendencies Within Reach
    Let's say music is needed for only 43 seconds of film. you have to score it so it is an entity, so it won't bother anyone when it ends so quickly. or if a song runs 2 minutes and 45 seconds, but the titles run a minute longer, you have to arrange that song so it doesn't get repetitious.
    Running Song Titles
    Normally i can balance two or three things. the problem is when you're out of work and don't have anything to balance. i think people assume you're always busy. you go through dry spells.
    Thinking Two People
    Many, many years ago, i was one of the few conductors who talked to the audience and now a lot of classical conductors have figured it out... otherwise, you just get the back of someone's head playing music you could hear on a cd. it's not enough anymore.
    Years Cds Playing Music
    I think that when nasa works on a moon shot, they know too well that all of the people working on it must do their job at 110 percent. sometimes they probably put in 18 hour days, but they're aiming for the moon, and that's what counts
    Jobs Moon Thinking
    My whole thing is not just to play music for people, but to make them part of the evening.
    Play People Evening
    From the time i could play the piano, i remember trying to write tunes. they were in my head, and i would just sit down and start noodling. next thing i knew, i had written a melody.
    Writing Play Piano
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