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“ ”You can't possibly hear the last movement of Beethoven's Seventh and go slow. (Oscar trying to talk his way out of a speeding ticket)
About Oscar Levant
Oscar Levant (December 27, 1906 – August 14, 1972) was an American pianist, composer, author, comedian, and actor. He was better known for his mordant character and witticisms, on the radio and in movies and television, than for his music.
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Additional quotes by Oscar Levant
First I brush my teeth and then I sharpen my tongue.
Ballet is the faeries' baseball
Happiness isn't something you experience, it's something you remember.