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… — Marvin Hamlisch Copy Share Image
I think that when NASA works on a moon shot, they know too well that all of the people working on it must do… — Marvin Hamlisch Copy Share
If I'm within reach and can be helpful, I have a tendency to say 'Yes.' It's hard to say 'No. — Marvin Hamlisch Copy Share
Music can make a difference. There is a global nature to music, which has the potential to bring all people together. Music is truly… — Marvin Hamlisch Copy Share
From the time I could play the piano, I remember trying to write tunes. They were in my head, and I would just sit… — Marvin Hamlisch Copy Share
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… — Marvin Hamlisch Copy Share
I started studying music at the age of five and a half. My older sister was taking piano lessons. When her teacher left our… — Marvin Hamlisch Copy Share
I can make a song up about anything: garbage, the weather, things in the news, — Marvin Hamlisch Copy Share
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… — Marvin Hamlisch Copy Share
There have been studies that clearly state that children who are exposed to arts education at a young age will in fact do markedly… — Marvin Hamlisch Copy Share
I don't think they understand it's as important as math and science. It rounds you out as a person. I think it gives you… — Marvin Hamlisch Copy Share
My show business career doesn't mean I can't write a symphony. It just means I was never asked to write one. — Marvin Hamlisch Copy Share
