Edith Pearlman famous quotes

07-18-2025

For me, the most important thing is the element of chance that is built into a live performance. The very great drawback of recorded sound is the fact that it is always the same. No matter how wonderful a recording is, I know that I couldn't live with it--even of my own music--with the same nuances forever.
What is the most important thing you could be working on in the world right now? ... And if you're not working on that, why aren't you?
Life is more important than 'what film I do next.
Once you get the right image the details aren't that important.
I'd rather be loud and misunderstood than quiet and bored
I specialize in murders of quiet, domestic interest.
There was a time when the music fell silent. Both within me and around me.
When our consciousness is quiet, the waves of thought cease and we see clearly enough to relate back to our spirit. we connect with who we really are.
Prayer [is] the quiet, persistent living of our life of desire and faith in the presence of our God.
I enjoy working in a quiet and subversive way.

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