I think I can only help to expose percussion to all sorts of people. The balance between the lighter and more serious side is important.

Society cannot continue to disable themselves through their need to categorize people or make assumptions as to another individual's abilities.

Concerts have to be seen as a real event for which the aim is to try and feed everybody.

Percussion is the most adaptable family of instruments. The biggest challenge is to project percussion in a lyrical way.

Scotland has never ceased to amaze the world with its forward vision, bold action and great educational institutions. Nothing makes me more proud than to promote this wonderful land with all its richness and diversity wherever I go.

Music is about communication... it isn't just something that maybe physically sounds good or orally sounds interesting; it's something far, far deeper than that.

I try to plant myself where I am and embrace what is there in front of me.