Quote by David Byrne
Its a fundamental, social attitude that the 1% supports symphonies

Its a fundamental, social attitude that the 1% supports symphonies and operas and doesnt support Johnny learning to program hip-hop beats. When I put it like that, it sounds like, Well, yeah, but you start to think, Why not, though? What makes one more valuable than another? – David Byrne

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I like to combine the dramatic emotional warmth of strings with the grooves and body business of drums and bass. – David Byrne

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My favorite time of day is to get up and eat leftovers from dinner, especially spicy food. – David Byrne

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I try to devote my afternoons to making music in my home studio, but its a lot more fun hanging out with musicians and friends, and trying subtly to influence a band than making your own stuff. – David Byrne

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