The classical music world is so snobbish.

I'm an un-healable positive optimist.

I am travelling half the year around the world, every year, so coming home is one of the most beautiful things.

Critics or musicians who attack me are jealous of my success and the fact that I make people feel so happy.

It is a real piece of art if you can make a waltz sound like it is the easiest piece of music to play, because it's really not.

When I'm not on tour, I love to have a long breakfast at home in my garden.

The waltz can be sad and at the same time uplifting. You have to see life from both sides, and the waltz encapsulates that. If you're in my audience you give yourself to me and the waltz will grab you.