I was meant to be a composer and will be I'm sure. Don't ask me to tr… — Samuel Barber

I was meant to be a composer and will be I'm sure. Don't ask me to try to forget this unpleasant thing and go play football - please.

Samuel BarberComposer · American · 1910 – 1981

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