I can think and play stuff in classical music that possibly violinists who didn't have access to other types of music could never do. It means I'm more flexible within classical music, to be a servant to the composer.
“Am I ambitious? I used to be afraid of that word but now I think ambition is a good thing.”
“It's typical of record companies. They sign you because you're unique, and then they want to put you in a mold so they can sell records.”