I became a bit of a teacher's pet, and it became known in the school by both faculty and students that I really excelled in the arts. So that recognition I credit for my growing interest in art that continued to evolve later on.

I think I was really naïve. I had no context to think about what I wanted to do. Each step was a next stage of exploration.

Many people look but they do not see.

When knowledge is scant or conflicting, folklore takes over.

It [piano lessons] wasn't a priority, but it was an interest and through that I became acquainted with classical music, which was a main interest at the time.

At school there were some programs in music. I did take piano lessons, and we had a piano at home. I got very interested in that.

You can find inspiration in everything. If you can't, then you're not looking properly.