I am rather discreet and shy!

The piano by its black and white keys always attracted me, my father showed me how to use... and slowly I got into playing.

I think that you can absolutely enjoy your artistic passion without seeking for the cult of celebrity.

I am rather what we usually call a Pop pianist with my own romantic style.

I am not what one calls a celebrity.

I do not remember the most challenging one but I remember that many of the titles I have recorded have been quite challenging for me.

A long time ago, I remember having cooperated with Shirley Bassey and I will never forget this moment which I shared with her while playing for and with her.

In fact although I have studied in a Conservatory the classical piano, I do not consider myself a classical pianist.

In fact, among the 1000 titles which I have recorded in the past 35 years, there are less than 10% of classical titles.

Some people know me because of my music and come and see me in my concerts but you very rarely see me or hear me in press or TV or radio magazines.

There is also the guitar player Pat Metheny with whom I'd like to work with: he is so elegant and so emotional when he plays that I am sure that, together, we could make a good team.

It takes a lot to laugh, it takes a train to cry

If I tell you something Leah, can you keep a secret?" Conor pressed a callused finger across a petroglyph of a deer like a blind man etching memory into his brain.

When you write about real life, there's always a chance that somebody involved is going to see it and get upset.

I thought I'd be a librarian until I met some crazy ones.

I have no interest in writing confessions, in deliberately baring myself to my readers. I prefer to remain behind a screen.

I am to cover the philosophical side of the debate and so far my only thought is that reading keeps you from going gaga.

Yeah, I don't deal with current events or pop culture, and I avoid politics like the plague.

Back when I was dating, the dreaded C word was Commitment. As soon as most men found out I had a child, they ran. If I ever got close enough to say the words, 'I love you,' they ran faster.

Close friends love you for who you are; not what they want you to be.

He who cures a disease may be the skillfullest, but he that prevents it is the safest physician.