Once you're in a particular country, and you're surrounded by musicians who are so adept at traditional music, you suddenly realize how much there is to explore and digest and learn and experience.

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

Percussion is physical, as most instruments are. The body must function well in order to play the instruments well. Last year I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.

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.

Hearing is a form of touch. I could hear less through the ears but more through the body.

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

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.