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Let me explain what I do here. I don't want to confuse you any more than absolutely necessary.

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Eugene Ormandy
Age: 85 †
Born: 1899
Born: November 18
Died: 1985
Died: March 12
Conductor
University Teacher
Violinist
Buda Pest
Confuse
Orchestra
Explain
Absolutely
Necessary
Funny

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Watch me closely - only one can spoil it.
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Write it down in your own handwriting.
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I don't mean to make you nervous, but unfortunately I have to.
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Long note? Yes. Make it seem short.
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