When you play a concerto with a small orchestra, you don't feel it is as important as Carnegie Hall. You try to work out all the little problems. Once that's all done, trust comes in.

A lot of people like to think that polio was a inspiration in what I do. I think that music has to do with what kind of passion do you have.

In difficult times, people just like to hear music. They like to be moved by what they hear. And music speaks different languages.

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

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

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

The most important thing to do is really listen.