My father did not bother that I play not a classical music. He always congratulated me for my development in music, I mean in any music but, he hang on to continue training at the Academy of Music... however, I never mentioned to my teachers that I trained myself at weekends in clubs.

I think that you can absolutely enjoy your artistic passion without seeking for the cult of celebrity.

I am not what one calls a celebrity.

In fact, among the 1000 titles which I have recorded in the past 35 years, there are less than 10% of classical titles.

When I was 14-15 years old I was able to earn a little money from time to time but I'm not complaining since, very soon I could provide a normal living. I was discovered also by other musicians and they asked me to work with them. Even in my early age several well-known artists asked for my services both on the stage and in the studio. This experience proved to be very useful, musicians showed me various musical situations and various music experiments.

The piano by its black and white keys always attracted me, my father showed me how to use... and slowly I got into playing.

I am rather what we usually call a Pop pianist with my own romantic style.