Because you’ve been exposed to Western tonal music, you know after a certain chord sequence what the next possibilities are. Your brain has compiled a statistical map of which ones are most likely and least likely. If the song keeps hitting the most likely notes, you’ll get bored, and if it’s always the least likely ones, you’ll get irritated. Daniel Levitin Read Quote
In a sense, I revolutionized the operatic scene because I proved you can make a great international career without the Metropolitan. I’m the only singer who’s done that, and I’m proud of that, so it’s all worked out for the best. Beverly Sills Read Quote
Music for me, it’s pretty annoying, because I’ve never had a successful solo career and it bugs me. Ashley Walters Read Quote
You can’t cry when things get a little bit hard. You’ve just got to push through and know that there’s a reason and end to the means. Abby Wambach Read Quote
I think I’m not a natural-born salesman, for sure, but If I have a product I really believe in, I can overcome some of the shyness and get through the things that aren’t natural to me. Phil Knight Read Quote
Noah’ is an insult to Bible-believing Christians, an insult to the character of Noah and, most of all, an insult to the God of the Bible. As a result, I believe Hollywood will have a much harder time in marketing future biblically-themed movies to Christians. Ken Ham Read Quote
Gujarat under Narendra Modi has focused on good governance in the power sector and implemented long-term reforms as opposed to the short-term and anarchic methods adopted by Sheila Dikshit and Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi. Piyush Goyal Read Quote
Education does loads of things for girls that won’t surprise you at all – it provides self-esteem, teaches important life skills, and offers the kinds of choices a good education can give anyone. Richard E. Robbins Read Quote
Healthcare is a human right. No one should face bankruptcy or death because of lack of healthcare. All Americans – regardless of their health or residential status – should be able to access the healthcare they need, whenever they need it. Deb Haaland Read Quote
