Gregor Piatigorsky Professions : Cellist Born : April 17, 1903 Died : August 6, 1976 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Gregor Piatigorsky Those who know the marvels of chess and wonder why this game of all games does not enjoy greater popularity may also ask why Pepsi-Cola is consumed by more people than Chateau Lafite, or the Beatles are more familiar than Beethoven. Gregor Piatigorsky pepsi games people A male scorpion is stabbed to death after mating. In chess, the powerful queen often does the same to the king without giving him the satisfaction of a lover. Gregor Piatigorsky queens powerful kings Similar Authors Ben Sollee cellist Eicca Toppinen cellist Mstislav Rostropovich cellist Maya Beiser cellist Julia Kent cellist Joshua Roman cellist All Authors