New York is really the place to be; to go to New York, you're going to the center of the world, the lion's den.

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.

The flower is here, so let's dance here.

Let’s not only take great photos, but let’s make great photos with our lives.

Some people call this artificial intelligence, but the reality is this technology will enhance us. So instead of artificial intelligence, I think we'll augment our intelligence.

Onstage I'm the happiest person in the world.

It is frustrating, because who wants to grow up and follow their parents?

My mother used to say, "When you can learn to laugh at yourself, a lot of healing comes from that."

We should be willing to spend the money in return for the innovation.

To share is precious, pure and fair. Don't play with something you should cherish for life. Don't you wanna care, ain't it lonely out there?

You want to reach people on a real level and have a fan base that understands you.

Tricking someone into grief is one of the cruelest tricks a person can play, and its been played on me twice.