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

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

Never miss an opportunity to teach; when you teach others, you teach yourself.

Competition can be the most nerve-racking experience. Some people just thrive on it.

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

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

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.