"We think in our early years that we are in a race and see the great block of runners far ahead of us. As we grow in skill, we catch up with the stragglers and then later find ourselves running with a field of good pianists. But as we continue to mature in our music, we find ourselves rather out in front, with fewer people keeping company and it's a bit lonely. There is really no one ahead of you to beat out for a prize. Instead you become valuable as a teacher to the people you tried so hard to surpass."
Sunday, 19 February 2012
On ambition
"We think in our early years that we are in a race and see the great block of runners far ahead of us. As we grow in skill, we catch up with the stragglers and then later find ourselves running with a field of good pianists. But as we continue to mature in our music, we find ourselves rather out in front, with fewer people keeping company and it's a bit lonely. There is really no one ahead of you to beat out for a prize. Instead you become valuable as a teacher to the people you tried so hard to surpass."
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