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My father taught me that one of the most important abilities in life is to be able to take the pain and persevere, and for years this lesson had served me well.

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Yanni
Age: 69
Born: 1954
Born: November 14
Composer
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Giannis Chrysomallis
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If you leave yourself open to learning, then you can benefit and enjoy an incredibly rewarding and insightful experience. These experiences are the driving force in my life, and they keep me alive and inspire not only my music but also my everyday life.
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I believe that having an open mind is one of the most important qualities we can possess. Once our minds close, we stop evolving.
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Continuing to create music and perform is so important to me for many reasons. I love the interaction and connection I get with people when we perform live. Nothing is more rewarding for me.
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Everything great that has ever happened to humanity has begun as a single thought in someone's mind, and if anyone of us is capable of such a thought, then all of us has the same capacity, capability, because we're all the same.
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My new question was, What do you do when your dreams come true? My answer was: Find new ones.
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I’ve always lived in the moment.
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I know that our world is going through a very difficult time right now, but I will never lose my faith in humanity, and our incredible ability to overcome just about anything.
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I am so happy that I didn’t go to school and I didn’t have anyone to tell me how to position my fingers on the piano correctly.
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