John Philip Sousa Quotes

From childhood I was passionately fond of music and wanted to be a musician. I have no recollection of any real desire ever to be anything else.

John Philip Sousa

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• From childhood I was passionately fond of music and wanted to be a musician. I have no recollection of any real desire ever to be anything else.

  

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  • Music
  • Real
  • Desire