I have long admired Steinway pianos for their qualities of tone, clarity, pitch consistency, touch responsiveness, and superior craftsmanship.

I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity.

I am no longer afraid of becoming lost, because the journey back always reveals something new, and that is ultimately good for the artist.

You can linger too long in your dreams.

You've got your passion. You've got your pride. But don't you know that only fools are satisfied? Dream on, but don't imagine they'll all come true.

It's a little intimidating to walk into a studio and know that you're going to sing a duet with Barbra Streisand.

I work with musicians whose opinions I respect and if they don't like something they don't hold back. They'll say, 'That really sucks' and 'You've lost it' and 'You're no good anymore.' And I crawl away with my tail between my legs and I fear that kind of ridicule, but I want them to like the music I'm bringing to them.