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

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

I am not what one calls a celebrity.

I am rather discreet and shy!

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.

The hound and hare were both so wearied that the peasant got them all.

In Cuba we use our champions to promote the sport.

I never use a computer.

Don't raise your voice, improve your argument." [Address at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Houghton, Johannesburg, South Africa, 23 November 2004]

For the most part Ho Chi Minh City is safe but like any large city you need to pay attention to what's going on around you.

Few are made for independence, it is the privilege of the strong.

Poor countries are poor because they are wasting their resources.

At the end of the day, it's hard to keep relationships with people. I've got my family, my best friends and if a girl's gonna be a part of that then it's got to be good. If not, I'm out.

The idea of taking what people call the 'entertainment culture' as a focus of study, including historical perspective, is not a bad idea.

There's a fine line between being sweet and innocent and being a tough broad.