Quote by Anthony Hopkins

I've been composing music all my life and if I'd been clever enough at school I would like to have gone to music college.

I've been composing music all my life and if I'd been clever

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their lifelong passion for composing music. They acknowledge their desire to pursue formal music education and regret not pursuing it due to their perceived lack of academic aptitude. The quote reflects the limitless creativity and passion that music has brought to their life, while also highlighting a potential missed opportunity for further growth and development in their chosen craft.

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By Anthony Hopkins

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