The fact that the theatregoing public likes my music is no credit to me. There are many other composers who write better music that the public doesn't like. (Jerome Kern)

The fact that the theatregoing public likes my music is no credit to me. There are many other composers who write better music that the public doesn't like.

Jerome Kern

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