Hearing is a form of touch. You feel it through your body, and sometimes it almost hits your face.

I didn't decide to become a musician until the age of 15, which is quite late.

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

I often play on the cello-bass side of the orchestra, because I prefer the deep sounds. I can't hear the violins well.

If we see someone in a wheelchair, we assume they cannot walk. It may be that they can walk three, four, five steps. That, to them, means they can walk.

Holidays are about experiences and people, and tuning into what you feel like doing at that moment. Enjoy not having to look at a watch.

My favorite instrument is the snare drum. In Scotland, the snare drum is very prominent in Highland bands. The Scottish style of playing is in my blood. It's a very powerful instrument, but it can also be soothing, like velvet. It's a real challenge for composers.