My time in Weimar Berlin was the most elegant in my life. I would have parties for a hundred people - writers, scientists, artists.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The best thing about Berlin was that I got to be surrounded by people who pursue their ideas for themselves.
I have long been convinced that my artistic ideal stands or falls with Germany. Only the Germany that we love and desire can help us achieve that ideal.
The Germany I was enthused with was more old fashioned and kind of romantic. I just got there, and the next thing you know, I had this huge gilded album. It was kind of an amazing experience because I didn't intend it to be that way.
I myself have already spent a third of my life in Germany, first in Cologne and then, since 1994, in Berlin.
I came to Berlin not to visit its museums and galleries, its operas, its theaters... but for the sake of seeing and speaking with the world's greatest living man - Alexander von Humboldt.
In Berlin I especially enjoyed the orchestral concerts, and I attended a large number of them. I formed the acquaintance of a good many musicians, several of whom spoke of my playing in high terms.
And of course I like Berlin a lot. It's such an interesting city.
Germany's amongst my top three places in the world I'd like to live.
The coolest party I've ever D.J.ed would have to be for the artist Damien Hirst. It was an amazing party in Berlin. I had such a great time, and people danced all night long.
The German public knows me quite well. I have been in their kitchens and living rooms for years.
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