Concerts have to be seen as a real event for which the aim is to try and feed everybody.

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

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'm not a deaf musician. I'm a musician who happens to be deaf.

A large part of my work has been collaborating with composers; I think we've commissioned about 140 pieces now, a lot of them percussion concertos.

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

I associate going to an airport with work because I travel so much with my job. So when I have a few days free from work, I tend to stay at home.