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

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

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

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.

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

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

Believe me, I've had interviews where the person says, "So when did you start and why? What about your parents?" I say to them, "Please, have you heard of the word Google?"