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

You can insure yourself up to your eyeballs, but if you don't take risks, what's the point? You have to enjoy life.

I started skiing around the same time as I began playing the piano, at around four, before moving to the violin at five.

People find it hard to understand how I can risk ruining my career as a musician by injuring myself on the slopes, but I've always been a tomboy.

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

But I don't mind, I'm a bit of a touring animal. When I'm on tour that is the greatest thrill for me, playing to a live audience.

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