Life is not as easy as it could be for a person with a disability.

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.

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

I'm now doing three things: concerts, conducting, and teaching, and they each support each other. I learn to see things from different perspectives and listen with different ears. The most important thing that you need to do is really listen.

Sometimes you get from the mouth of kids wonderful things.

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

I'm just a one-instrument player. I have been known to play a blender, but I basically play - just play the violin.