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.

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 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.

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

A lot of things which come with a high profile will always be criticised one way or another.

My favorite instrument is the snare drum. In Scotland, the snare drum is very prominent in Highland bands. The Scottish style of playing is in my blood. It's a very powerful instrument, but it can also be soothing, like velvet. It's a real challenge for composers.

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