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.

When the music is physically demanding, I want to make sure that the effort involved is put across to the audience through physical gesture.

Classical music has been based on works people love and come back to for aural comfort.

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

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.

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