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 本杰明·布里顿

一个作曲家突然有了一个很棒的想法,然后通宵达旦地写出来,这种陈旧的想法是毫无意义的。晚上是睡觉的时间。

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Other composers have taken this particular technique much further than I in the meantime, with the result that the Law of Diminishing Returns has begun to apply.

与此同时,其他作曲家在这一特殊技巧上比我走得更远,其结果是收益递减定律开始适用。

An idea can only become a reality once it is broken down into organized, actionable elements.

一个想法只有被分解成有组织的、可执行的元素,才能成为现实。

This haunting idea of becoming a celebrity doesn't settle well with me at all.

成为名人这个萦绕心头的想法对我来说一点也不好。

If I weren't a director, I would want to be a film composer.

如果我不是导演,我想成为一名电影作曲家。