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Without him here, it is impossible to know how fast he will play it, approximately.
Eugene Ormandy
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Eugene Ormandy
Age: 85 †
Born: 1899
Born: November 18
Died: 1985
Died: March 12
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I don't mean to make you nervous, but unfortunately I have to.
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After two minutes after this time, and I am already there.
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Think of your girlfriend or boyfriend or whomever you want to.
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I am thinking it right but beating it wrong.
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Did you play? It sounded very good.
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