ALBERT EINSTEIN INTERVIEWS MARC SCHOENBERGER
The Oslo Conversations - 1963

     
 
AL: So... you invented ukuleles?

Marc: ...No, but I think I’ve invented a better mousetrap..

AL: So... you build... mousetraps..?

Marc: No No... I build Ukes!

AL: Make up your mind. I’m a genius not a mind reader.
So... what makes your uke a better mousetrap?

Marc: A lot of things really... using the finest aged woods...
fine craftsmanship, attention to detail... but I’d have to say the two most important are making sure it plays in tune, up and down the scale, and tap tuning the braces on the top.

AL: Tap dancing with braces... WHAT!?

Marc: Tap TUNING braces...

AL: Ah... so you are manually adjusting the acoustic properties of the instrument to increase it’s

sonic capabilities... Admirable!... I’d buy that strudel. Zis is very good!... Have you ever considered rocket science!?

Marc: My friend .. this IS rocket science!

AL: JA!

Marc: How about you?... Have you ever thought of making ukes?

AL: Naw... I think I’ll stay with math... it appears ukes might already have their genius... ja?

Marc: it’s all RELATIVE man...

AL: ...oy!