I'm more and more convinced that life is a dream. What has happened to me is surely a dream.

I'm very much a loner. I don't like long relationships with people and I always keep people at a distance.

Actors I admire? Ed Harris, or course, I think he's terrific; because I know he always had to fight being what he looked like a lot, but I think he's a terrific actor.

The magical, supernatural force that is with us every second is time. We can't even comprehend it. It's such an illusion, it's such a strange thing.

A conductor can't be too arrogant with an orchestra and try to impose himself too much.

I am young! Being creative and keeping your brain occupied is very sensible because if you don't you die, slowly.

I'm married. My wife, Stella - a beautiful woman. She's brought a lot of peace to my life, a lot of wisdom.