Victor Borge Music Quotes & Sayings

It (the double-clarinet in India) was primarily used for snake charming, since the snake would do almost anything to get the Indians to stop playing it. — Victor Borge

They say that Nero started the fire himself because he needed a suitable backdrop for his concert. — Victor Borge

Mendelssohn never wrote any Water Music. However, he wrote the Scotch Symphony, which is even better, or at least stronger. — Victor Borge

Clarinets, like lawyers, have cases, mouthpieces, and they need a constant supply of hot air in order to function. — Victor Borge

You may not be aware of this but Leonard Bernstein won another award, for explaining the music of Igor Stravinsky ... to Igor Stravinsky! — Victor Borge

Well, all's fair in love, war and fooling the critics. — Victor Borge

I know [canned music] makes chickens lay more eggs and factory workers produce more. But how much more can they get out of you on an elevator? — Victor Borge

The elephant smoked too much. — Victor Borge

The conductor is a peculiar person. He turns his back on his friends in the audience, shakes a stick at his players in the orchestra, and then wonders why nobody loves him. — Victor Borge