If I know you're very good in music, I can predict with just about zero accuracy whether you're going to be good or bad in other things.

If I know you're very good in music, I can predict with just about zero accuracy whether you're going to be good or bad in other things.

If I knew where I was going, I wouldn't do it. When I can predict or plan it, I don't do it.

There is just no getting around that turning bad things into good things is up to you.

A lot of bad music sells a million copies; I don't think it's a good litmus test for whether things are going well.

I am knowledgeable enough about the world of prizes to realize that there is a large degree of luck - both for the recognitions that you receive and those that you did not.