Elvis Costello Quote

I can't actually play any instrument properly. I can't read music. And here's the New York Times calling me the new George Gershwin. It was so ridiculous, really embarrassing. It was embarrassing to watch these people fall into the trap of their own critical conceits.

Musician (March 1986)

I can't actually play any instrument properly. I can't read music. And here's the New York Times calling me the new George Gershwin. It was so...

I can't actually play any instrument properly. I can't read music. And here's the New York Times calling me the new George Gershwin. It was so...

I can't actually play any instrument properly. I can't read music. And here's the New York Times calling me the new George Gershwin. It was so...

I can't actually play any instrument properly. I can't read music. And here's the New York Times calling me the new George Gershwin. It was so...