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

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 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, 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.

Singing songs that make you slit your wrists

When you do not seek or need approval, you are at your most powerful.

As long as Property exists, it will accumulate in Individuals and Families. As long as Marriage exists, Knowledge, Property and Influence will accumulate in Families.

I wish I could print up a sign and tape it on my forehead. I OFFICIALLY DO NOT WANT TO KISS ETHAN WATE. NOW PLEASE LET ME BE FRIENDS WITH HIM.

To be human is to seek perfection, and find joy in never attaining it.

In death, Alexander of Macedon's end differed no whit from his stable-boy's. Either both were received into the same generative principle of the universe, or both alike were dispersed into atoms.

In a museum in Havana, there are two skulls of Christopher Columbus, one when he was a boy and one when he was a man

People like to think that actors are terribly worried about ghosts of other actors in the parts they play. But you just have to get on with it.

Appreciate those who love you. Serve those who need you. Forgive those who hurt you. Thank those who help you.

It's fun to work on location because you get the look and feel of everything, but it's nice to be on a stage because you can control the elements.