That was not Mozart laughing, Father... that was God. That was God laughing at me through that obscene giggle...
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But why? Why would God choose an obscene child to be His instrument? It was not to be believed! This piece had to be an accident. It had to be!... It better be!
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: The whole thing is set in a harem, Majesty. In a seraglio.Count Orsini-Rosenberg: You mean in Turkey?Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Yes, exactly.Count Orsini-Rosenberg: Then why especially does it have to be in German?Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: It doesn't, especially. It could be in Turkish if you really want.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Why must I submit samples of my work to some stupid committee just to teach a thirteen-year-old girl?Count Von Strack: Because His Majesty wishes it.Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Is the emperor angry with me?Count Von Strack: Quite the contrary.Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Then why doesn't he simply appoint me to the post?Count Von Strack: Mozart, you are not the only composer in Vienna.Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: No, but I'm the best!