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

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

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 am jealous of all those people who live on the shore of Dal Lake.

I love going to the movies and getting Raisinets, a big tub of popcorn and a Coke. That's definitely a guilty pleasure because I can't be doing that all the time.

In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains.

Art is a delivery system for worldviews.

Gossip is only the lack of a worthy memory.

God knows I didn't mean to fall in love with her

Boys are so much drama.

It's important to realize that the images are everywhere, not just where you want or expect them to be.

I think if you're the son or daughter of successful actors and actresses, it's a double pressure. More is expected of you.

Simple ideas become obsessions, almost like a meditation.

Whether elected or appointed he considers himself the Lord's anointed, and indeed the ointment lingers on him so thick you can't get your fingers on him.