That makes classical music work, the ability to improvise.

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.

Sometimes you get from the mouth of kids wonderful things.

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

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.

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.

This young wine may have a lot of tannins now, but in five or 10 years it is going to be spectacular, despite the fact that right now it tastes like crude oil. You know this is how it is supposed to taste at this stage of development.