It's nice not to have the majority of the attention on me like there is when playing a concerto with an orchestra.

People, of all ages, are far more open than you might think to being moved in new ways.

My goal would be trying to bring some light to the world, which is often a dark and violent place.

I think humor is important for all of us, and a great comedian is a great treasure.

It's nice not to have the majority of the attention on me like there is when playing a concerto with an orchestra.

You're playing serious music, and you want to be taken seriously. When they get my age wrong on the program, I wish they'd make me older.

If I can add, say, 10 great new violin concertos to the repertoire before I'm done, that will be truly exciting.