Violin playing is a physical art with great traditions behind it.

For example, I loved English and history at school. I would have loved to have done a degree in either. But my Mom said I didn't have time for university.

To even get to the Olympics, I have to qualify for the 2013 World Championships and the standard is high. I know I am always going to be a few points behind the top guys.

All the time I'm changing as an artist and as a person.

Beethoven and Beatles, Mozart and Michael Jackson, Paganini and Prince - I like them all.

I don't mind about the boos from the audience.

The stage is the best experience in the world. It's a great compliment to be able to share the music, because people can hear my album but they don't get to make the connection in the same way as when it's one-to-one.