I am really quite fascinated by echo-locating bats and dolphins and have always wondered how sound affects the unconscious brain.

I walk into a kids' store, and it's amazing, the types of instruments - little squeaky things, rattling things, spinning tops.

I like the sparkle of the vibraphone.

The human body and mind are tremendous forces that are continually amazing scientists and society. Therefore, we have no choice but to keep an open mind as to what the human being can achieve.

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

There are many collaborations I'd like to explore. One is to co-write a rap concerto with Eminem.

And as I grew older, I then auditioned for the Royal Academy of Music in London, and they said, well, no, we won't accept you, because we haven't a clue - you know - of the future of a so-called 'deaf' musician. And I just couldn't quite accept that.