Quote from Rose in Hey, Look Me Over
Rose: Of course, that was before he met Blanche. Pretty, affectionate, fun-loving Blanche. Say, where is old Happy-pants? Dorothy: She and Ma went to the Philharmonic. Rose: I thought you were going to that. Dorothy: Why bother? It's not like I'd be able to enjoy it. Rose: True. On the other hand, Beethoven was also deaf, so you'd be hearing the music the way he wrote it.