If you play something well, I don't care what it is. I mean, I don't play an electric [violin] - I tried. It's actually interesting.

Preparing for a future in music is an expensive proposition.

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

I listen to kids play a lot.

That's the goal, to survive your gift.

That makes classical music work, the ability to improvise.

The most important thing to do is really listen.