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

Every musical phrase has a purpose. It's like talking. If you talk with a particular purpose, people listen to you, but if you just recite, it's not as meaningful.

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.

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

Any gifted child can potentially get in real trouble because of the way they are handled.

I feel that you always pay when you are a child.