I Prefer Offenbach To Bach Often.

A Soprano In Massenet's Don Quixote Complained That She Had Missed Her Entry In The Aria, "because Mr. Challiapin Always Dies Too Soon." "madam, You Must Be Profoundly In Error," Said Sir Thomas, "no Operatic Star Has Yet Died Half Soon Enough For Me."

As You'll Never Hear The Thing Again, My Boy, Why Not Throw In A Couple Of Brass Bands?

The British Like Any Kind Of Music So Long As It Is Loud.

In The First Movement Alone, I Took Note Of Six Pregnancies And At Least Four Miscarriages.

"have You Heard Any Stockhausen?" Beecham Was Asked. "no, But I Believe I Have Stepped In Some."