Apart from Scottish traditional music, I wasn't really influenced by any kind of music. I just basically followed my own instincts.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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