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Greek pianist, keyboardist, composer, and music producer

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Yanni (born Yiannis Chrysomallis, Greek: Γιάννης Χρυσομάλλης, on 14 November 1954) is a Greek keyboardist and composer. He was born in Kalamata, Greece.

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Alternative Names: Giannis Chrysomallis • Γιάννης Χρυσομάλλης (Giánnis Chrysomállis)

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It's a cliché - but true - that life is not a dress rehearsal. You get to do it once, so do it well.

The less you want, the richer you are. The more you need in order to be happy, the more miserable you'll be.

I believe we're responsible for everything that happens to us.

Of all the forces that are exerted on us over our lifetime, at least for me, love has been the most powerful of all.

I don't want problems solved for me. I want the fishing rod, not the fish.

I don't have a "you can't do this" voice in my head.

I was tough on myself because I feared being a lazy procrastinator and the inevitable result: being mediocre or second best. I always went the extra mile.

My father once said, 'If the whole world wants to go left and you feel like going right, go right. You don't have to follow. You don't have to make a big deal about which way you're going. Just go. It's very easy.

I'd decided to take the risk, and either I'd succeed or else.

I don't dwell in the past; I don't wallow in old events and emotions. I don't waste time on regret. No use going over and over the details of what already happened.