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"The old idea of a composer suddenly having a terrific idea and sitting up all night to write it is nonsense. Nighttime is for sleeping."

Benjamin Britten, English Composer

Idea, Night, Nonsense, Old

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"The old idea of a composer suddenly having a terrific idea and sitting up all night to write it is nonsense. Nighttime is for sleeping."

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"These two are not two Love has made them one Amo Ergo Sum! And by its mystery Each is no less but more."

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"The old idea of a composer suddenly having a terrific idea and sitting up all night to write it is nonsense. Nighttime is for sleeping."

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