I respect the Indian government for the fact that there are no settlements in Kashmir.

I love rap because it talks about pain that comes authentically from the ghetto. It moves me.

I knew at university that medicine was just not for me. I saved many lives by not being a doctor!

A woman's life in the orchestra is not as long as a man's; she is just not as good at 60 as a man is at 60.

It's hard to find an emblem of cultural, national pride that burns as bright as Israel's success in classical music.

In this art form, in any art form, generalities are useless.

In truth, I became a conductor because deep down I wanted to conduct Brahmss four symphonies and Richard Strausss tone poems.

Although I am flexible and ready to take advice, I can't carry an umbrella of thoughts over my head that would distract me and affect my music making.

I feel that the critic and music director should have such a good relationship they can pick up the phone and call each other any time.

There are three orchestras in Munich, all world-quality, in a city of one million. Yet every hall is full.

Rock music is predictable, unless theres great talent involved.

I love Sutton House in Clapton, a beautiful example of Tudor architecture.

Luke, I don't want to discourage your curiosity, but I have to remind you, if something goes wrong, this is an exceptionally embarassing way to die." Mara

What would human life be without forests, those natural cities?

Pause and remember - If you just keep moving forward, everything you need will show up for you at the perfect time.

I'm convinced from what I know of Vernon Bundy that his testimony was truthful.

When you're just open but not honest, then you start free-associating garbage.

You don't have to have a disability to be different.

We have such a young culture that there is an opportunity to contribute wonderful new myths to it, which will be accepted.

Bringing Mid-World to a new readership felt like a big responsibility, but I'm so glad that readers have enjoyed the story. That is a reward in itself.

To be tired it is only in your mind.