So much of what we do is ephemeral and quickly forgotten, even by ourselves, so it's gratifying to have something you have done linger in people's memories. John Williams ephemeralforgetgratify Change image and share on social
When you think about Boston, Harvard and M.I.T. are the brains of the city, and its soul might be Faneuil Hall or the State House or the Old Church. But I think the pulsing, pounding heart of Boston is Fenway Park. John Williams bostonbrainchurch share on social
As a young pianist in Hollywood, I began orchestrating for others, and I just felt really comfortable doing that. John Williams begincomfortablefelt Change image and share on social
I'm happy to be busy. I'm happy to have a wonderful family. John Williams busyfamilyhappy Change image and share on social
I always wrote music for my friends, but my focus was on playing piano. I didn't think I'd be quite good enough to be a soloist, but I believed that if I worked hard enough, I could work as a player, a teacher. John Williams believefocusfriend share on social
The Olympics are a wonderful metaphor for world cooperation, the kind of international competition that's wholesome and healthy, an interplay between countries that represents the best in all of us. John Williams competitioncooperationcountry Change image and share on social
