I've decided to make my main priority for the next two years not playing the violin, but training for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

But I don't think I've grown up to be a damaged adult.

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.

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.

Kids can be born with potential but unless it's encouraged - pushed, even - I don't think it will ever come to fruition.

Music will always be my greatest passion.

But I still think it's mind over matter in the sense that if you're strong, you can combat anything.