Musicians own music because music owns them.
Virgil Thomson

You explain how it went, and as far as you can figure out how it got that way.
Virgil Thomson

I look at you and I write down what I hear.
Virgil Thomson

Let your mind alone, and see what happens.
Virgil Thomson

I don't have to worry No matter what they do to it, it works.
Virgil Thomson

I don't go around regretting things that don't happen.
Virgil Thomson

I said to my friends that if I was going to starve, I might as well starve where the food is good.
Virgil Thomson