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.

Just imagine yourself in a wheelchair. Go through the building. If there's a place you can't go in, it's not accessible.

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.

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?"

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.

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