All the sorrows of life are bearable if only we can convert them into a story.

Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory.

Marriage is a fine institution, but I'm not ready for an institution.

Youth cannot imagine romance apart from youth.

Perfection seems sterile; It is final, no mystery in it; It's a product of an assembly line.

When you have to shoot, shoot, don't talk.

A large part of my work has been collaborating with composers; I think we've commissioned about 140 pieces now, a lot of them percussion concertos.

It's impossible for artists to accept compliments.

I own about 300 pairs of shoes. When I start to go over 300, I have mini-sales from my closet and give the money to charity. It's my way of recycling; I feel like I can give back to the universe.

Don't try to beat the goalkeeper...Tr y to destroy the goalkeeper.

The sound of the harpsichord resembles that of a bird-cage played with toasting-forks.