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Playful Quotes (page 202)

The audience plays a huge part in how a piece will actually form. They really allow the performers to walk a tightrope in a way that never seems to happen in the privacy of your own four walls. I'm listening to the audience, and they're listening to me. Evelyn Glennie
Percussion is physical, as most instruments are. The body must function well in order to play the instruments well. Last year I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. Evelyn Glennie
My favorite instrument is the snare drum. In Scotland, the snare drum is very prominent in Highland bands. The Scottish style of playing is in my blood. It's a very powerful instrument, but it can also be soothing, like velvet. It's a real challenge for composers. Evelyn Glennie
Evelyn Glennie quote: "I often play on the cello-bass side of the orchestra, because..."
I often play on the cello-bass side of the orchestra, because I prefer the deep sounds. I can't hear the violins well. Evelyn Glennie
I suppose I don't hear things, but I listen, if you know what I mean. And there is a big difference between hearing and listening. So it's like a conversation, you know. When you speak to someone, it's one on one, and that's exactly how I play. Evelyn Glennie
I started hitching about the country when I was 16 or 17 years old. I found the music that was played around the country - Irish music - had a particular resonance. Brendan Gleeson
It is my really sincere desire that we get an opportunity to play long enough for people to really grab on and become fans, because I think it's a great project. Ron Glass
Jean Giraudoux quote: "I'm not afraid of death. It's the stake one puts up in order..."
I'm not afraid of death. It's the stake one puts up in order to play the game of life. Jean Giraudoux
Nikki Giovanni quote: "You must invent your own games and teach us old ones how to play."
You must invent your own games and teach us old ones how to play. Nikki Giovanni
I'm addicted to laughing. I go to see a lot of comedy shows. I'm addicted to playing really loud and obnoxious rock music in my car. I'm addicted to beautiful clothes and shoes. I just love gorgeous stuff and work hard to acquire pretty things, shiny things. I'm addicted to shiny things! Nadia Giosia
David Ginola quote: "Nice, the club where I started my career in 1983, want me to..."
Nice, the club where I started my career in 1983, want me to see out my playing days there. David Ginola
David Ginola quote: "I played at the Sainte Maxime Beach Soccer Tournament, which..."
I played at the Sainte Maxime Beach Soccer Tournament, which was brilliant fun as usual. David Ginola
I have found a flat on Merseyside and am settling down here. If I can keep playing and get back to full match fitness, I know I have a lot to offer still. David Ginola
We had a lot of riots. We came under attack from many of the police departments. It certainly wasn't some publicity thing. I was afraid for many years. We couldn't play in LA for many years. A lot of people got very cynical. Greg Ginn
Tony Gilroy quote: "Developing films with directors, developing films with actors,..."
Developing films with directors, developing films with actors, is a poor percentage play for a screenwriter. Tony Gilroy

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