There was a band very early on in our class, and I played in that band and as a teenager, I continued. It was more from my own relationship with the instruments at this time, figuring out the instrument and then having to learn different pieces that I really got into music. I really discovered the almost transcending power of music. And I think that is why I am so into it.

The best thing about Berlin was that I got to be surrounded by people who pursue their ideas for themselves.

When I'm flying, I really like to listen to piano music. Something impressionistic, loud and beautiful. Flying can be such a claustrophobic experience, it's nice to open that up a bit with music.

I learned that music should be fun and should be a way to express yourself, that there aren't really any rules.

Even though music is something I travel around doing, it is also a very private thing. A sort of escapism.

I don't have the feeling of being motivated by anger, revenge or frustration.

The orchestral or symphonic music never interested me.