Music Has A Lot In Com­mon With

Criticism Does Not Disturb Me, For I Am My Own Severest Critic. Always In My Playing I Strive To Surpass Myself, And It Is This Constant Struggle That Makes Music Fascinating To Me.

When People Come To Play Music As They Do To Play Bridge, Civilization Will Have Taken The Longest Stride Forward Since The Beginning Of Time.

Practice Like It Means Everything In The World To You. Perform Like You Don't Give A Damn.

I Have Discovered Three Things Which Know No Geographical Borders - Classical Music, American Jazz, And Applause As The Sign Of The Public's Favor.

Just Make It (his Obituary): Born In Russia, First Lesson At 3, Debut At 7, Debut In America In 1917.