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I try to be careful not to do single concerts where I fly out, do my show, turn around and go home.

I do probably 60 concerts a year in the States. And I go out to clubs in the week. I'm doing new stuff all the time.

For a long time, I couldn't actually deal with playing concerts; it was a totally alien concept to me, 'cause I was used to playing in clubs and dance halls.

And when I perform on my own tour, I have to talk myself into going out on that stage every single night.

A lot of concerts leave you wanting for something good to eat or drink while you're there.

I began to go to concerts when I was 12 years old.

I listen to all types of different music. I go to different festivals. I'm around music.

I love doing concert music.

Lectures should go from being like the family singing around the piano to high-quality concerts.

I'm now doing three things: concerts, conducting, and teaching, and they each support each other. I learn to see things from different perspectives and listen with different ears. The most important thing that you need to do is really listen.