Music Really Is Our Daily Medicine.

I Just Assumed The World Was Full Of Solo Percussionists. I Couldn't Find Sticks Or Music Or Anything Where I Was, But That Was Expected Because There Was Nothing There Anyway. And I Think That Was Possibly The Greatest Asset For Me, Just Not Knowing.

I Suppose I Don't Hear Things, But I Listen, If You Know What I Mean. And There Is A Big Difference Between Hearing And Listening. So It's Like A Conversation, You Know. When You Speak To Someone, It's One On One, And That's Exactly How I Play.

Percussion Is The Most Adaptable Family Of Instruments. The Biggest Challenge Is To Project Percussion In A Lyrical Way.

When I Was 12, I Happened To See A Schoolmate Playing Percussion, And It Looked Interesting. I Asked For Lessons, And It Felt Right.

A Lot Of Things Which Come With A High Profile Will Always Be Criticised One Way Or Another.