Practice in tranquility.
I am attracted only to music which I consider to be better than it can be performed.
When a piece gets difficult, make faces.
I know two kinds of audiences only--one coughing, and one not coughing.
I always make sure that the lid over the keyboard is open before I start to play.
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.