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I miss being able to play my instruments - I'm too much of a physical wreck these days. Playing the vibraphone gives me backache, leg ache, and everything-else ache, and the asthma means I no longer have enough puff to play harmonica.

— Kenny Baker

Sentiment: NEGATIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

The only time I'm miserable is when I can't keep an instrument in tune.

— Steve Vai

I had prostate cancer that, for me, was debilitating. I didn't touch a guitar for two years, but when I realized I was seeing the light at the end of the recovery tunnel and was going to live pain-free, I realized again that it was a fun little instrument to play.

— Ronnie Montrose

I wish I played an instrument, but I could never decide which one, and I ended up playing nothing.

— Nastassja Kinski

When Evanescence took time off, I bought a big concert harp and started taking lessons like I was in high school again, which was really, really fun. I felt like I was learning again.

— Amy Lee

I can't play any instrument for the life of me, but I know what I want to hear.

— Lupe Fiasco

I play the harmonica. The only way I can play is if I get my car going really fast, and stick it out the window.

— Steven Wright

I'm a musician. I play harmonica for relaxation. A good way to relax and entertain people. An excellent way to have fun.

— Stan Musial

I've played the violin since I was seven but stopped because there was a stage when it became 'uncool'. I was listening to Nirvana and wanted to play the guitar, so I ditched the violin.

— Emun Elliott

✗Opposing Perspectives

Every day I look forward to getting with my instruments, trying new things.

— Lionel Hampton

I play the real instruments. I don't waste my time with anything else.

— Jason Newsted