So many things can drive you mad as a child, not only music.

That's the goal, to survive your gift.

That makes classical music work, the ability to improvise.

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

When you talk about a million bucks, if you think about it very carefully, it's not that much money, if you start to divide it. You have to figure out a philosophy as to whom you want to give it to.

..I heard Ori Kam and was deeply impressed with his achievements as a violist. His technical and interpretive skills are truly unique. I see a great future for him.

A Century of Wisdom is universal and will enrich readers for generations to come.