No Matter What Side Of The Argument

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.

The Discipline Of Practice Every Day Is Essential. When I Skip A Day, I Notice A Difference In My Playing. After Two Days, The Critics Notice, And After Three Days, So Does The Audience.

If The Almighty Himself Played The Violin, The Credits Would Still Read 'rubinstein, God, And Piatigorsky', In That Order.

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

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