I never learned to verbalize an abstract musical concept. No thank you. The whole point of being a serious musician is to avoid verbalization whenever you can.
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

Musicians own music because music owns them.
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