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It's all very well to have principles, but when it comes to money you have to be flexible.

Eugene Ormandy

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Eugene Ormandy
Age: 85 †
Born: 1899
Born: November 18
Died: 1985
Died: March 12
Conductor
University Teacher
Violinist
Buda Pest
Comes
Money
Wells
Well
Orchestra
Flexible
Principles
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