John Williams
American composer, conductor, and pianist
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February 8
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πBiography
John Williams is widely considered one of the greatest film composers of all time. He has composed some of the most popular, recognizable, and critically acclaimed film scores in cinematic history.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Won 5 Academy Awards
- β¦Composed score for 'Star Wars'
- β¦Recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award
π¬Famous Quotes
"Writing a tune is like sculpting. You get four or five notes, you take one out and move one around, and you do that for all the rest.
"So much of what we do is ephemeral and quickly forgotten, even by ourselves, so it's gratifying to have something you have done linger in people's memories.
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