I practice in my head.

I always make sure that the lid over the keyboard is open before I start to play.

Practice in tranquility.

Sunshine can burn you, food can poison you, words can condemn you, pictures can insult you; music cannot punish - only bless.

I know two kinds of audiences only--one coughing, and one not coughing.

I practice in my head.

Have I a secret about playing the piano? It's a very simple one. I sit down on the piano stool and make myself comfortable - and I always make sure that the lid over the keyboard is open before I start to play.