I hope the seeds I have sown will be taken up by those who will follow me because the journey I have begun cannot be undertaken in isolation.

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 just assumed the world was full of solo percussionists. I couldn't find sticks or music or anything where I was, but that was expected because there was nothing there anyway. And I think that was possibly the greatest asset for me, just not knowing.

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

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

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

I suppose I don't hear things, but I listen, if you know what I mean. And there is a big difference between hearing and listening. So it's like a conversation, you know. When you speak to someone, it's one on one, and that's exactly how I play.