If you are a professional, the speed with which you react to a potential problem separates the men from the boys.

Well, besides being entertained, I’d like to move them emotionally. I mean I really want to uplift them. I want to look down at the audience, and this is personal experiences now I’m going to tell you. It’s like you look down at the audience and see people smiling, crying, hugging each other. I want them on their way home to feel empowered like they can do anything.

The most important battle is one to conquer yourself.

In Greek, we do not use just one word for love. We have many words that are specific to each type of love.

It’s really strange, but they speak to me — the notes and the chords. So when I hear other people’s music, I can feel the composer. Whoever created that, I can see in their soul.

Being happy with less is what makes a great human being, not a big house with marble floors, or everyone knowing who you are.

If you leave yourself open to learning, then you can benefit and enjoy an incredibly rewarding and insightful experience. These experiences are the driving force in my life, and they keep me alive and inspire not only my music but also my everyday life.