A sponge has that much absorbent capability and after a while you can pour water over it and nothing stays.

I am playing the violin, that's all I know, nothing else, no education, no nothing. You just practice every day.

I look at raising funds for The Perlman Music Program as a challenge and as a way to provide opportunities for people who care about the future of classical music.

I feel that you always pay when you are a child.

For people who are really talented, what you don't say becomes extremely important. You have to judge what to say and what to leave alone so you can let the talent develop.

Any gifted child can potentially get in real trouble because of the way they are handled.

I couldn't only do one thing--I don't want the personal hell of oneness.