I have discovered three things which know no geographical borders - classical music, American jazz, and applause as the sign of the public's favor.

I occasionally play works by contemporary composers and for two reasons. First to discourage the composer from writing any more and secondly to remind myself how much I appreciate Beethoven.

No matter what side of the argument you are on, you always find people on your side that you wish were on the other.

I have discovered three things which know no geographical borders - classical music, American jazz, and applause as the sign of the public's favor.

Practice like it means everything in the world to you. Perform like you don't give a damn.

There is no such thing as perfection, there are only standards. And after you have set a standard you learn that it was not high enough. You want to surpass it.

When people come to play music as they do to play bridge, civilization will have taken the longest stride forward since the beginning of time.