You get more nervous in front of a lot of people. That's why, when you play a concerto, you play with a small orchestra, in some place where you don't feel that it is as important as Carnegie Hall. Itzhak Perlman carnegieconcertofeel Change image and share on social
I have just one fiddle. It works, and that's it. It has been an old friend. Itzhak Perlman fiddlefriendwork Change image and share on social
Life is always full of challenges. I believe you're never happy unless you're consistently making challenges for yourself. Itzhak Perlman challengeconsistentlyfull Change image and share on social
I have a very simple philosophy. One has to separate the abilities from the disabilities. The fact I cannot walk, that I need crutches or a scooter or whatever it is, has nothing to do with my playing the violin. Itzhak Perlman abilitycrutchdisability share on social
The arts are part of the fiber of American society and should get Federal support. Itzhak Perlman americanartfederal Change image and share on social
Architects have to become more aware of exactly what is involved in designing barrier-free buildings and homes. Itzhak Perlman architectawarebarrier Change image and share on social
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. Itzhak Perlman concertconductear share on social
My message is that giving is very important. Giving is a Jewish thing, and I like to talk about that. There's nothing more important, personally, for anybody than being able to give. Itzhak Perlman giveimportantjewish Change image and share on social
That's the goal, to survive your gift. Itzhak Perlman giftgoalsurvive Change image and share on social
When I was growing up in Israel, Cantorial music was something I heard over and over on the radio, so it wasn't at all strange to me. I was very familiar with the music. Itzhak Perlman cantorialfamiliargrow Change image and share on social
