One must always practice slowly. If you learn something slowly, you forget it slowly.

Not many people like it when they get criticism. Of course, if you have someone who does tell you and you do have a rapport, that's great. But don't rely on it. You have to rely on yourself.

There are people who are uncanny, who are finished products at a young age. I wasn't, thank God.

This machine, the wheelchair, I can go all over the place, but you need a place without stairs to get 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.

Preparing for a future in music is an expensive proposition.

One of the most important elements in teaching, conducting, and performing, all three, is listening.