You never know what motivates you.
If you've got a talent, protect it.
Do not weep do not wax indignant. Understand.
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
Be gentle to all and stern with yourself.
The dog that trots about finds a bone.
The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
If you're going through hell, keep going.
To be a good loser is to learn how to win.
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
I think that my past stands me in good stead in that it does have a certain strength for musicians.