Dearest People of the Page. When Anne was a young girl she dreamed of being a concert violinist. Early teachers crushed her spirit, telling her she had no potential, and she retreated into her other passion, words. Those of us who know and love her books today have experienced her passion for music as an art form, and that’s why Eric Shaw Quinn and I knew it had to be an integral part of her celebration of life. The complete event film can be viewed for free at Anne’s website. Here are some clip