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.

I can't walk very well, but I'm not onstage to do walking. I'm on the stage to play.

You decide to be a musician, you have to put in the time.

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

Another thing that I don't like to do is show too much how it goes. I do it once in a blue moon. Sometimes there are lessons when I don't pick up a violin at all.

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.

Preparing for a future in music is an expensive proposition.