You mustn't underestimate an audience's intelligence.

I'm not one of those people who says, 'I never read reviews,' because I don't believe those people.

There have been studies that clearly state that children who are exposed to arts education at a young age will in fact do markedly better in their SAT tests

If I'm within reach and can be helpful, I have a tendency to say 'Yes.' It's hard to say 'No.

My whole thing is not just to play music for people, but to make them part of the evening.

I still have great faith in what is good and right in all of us.

Normally I can balance two or three things. The problem is when you're out of work and don't have anything to balance. I think people assume you're always busy. You go through dry spells.