I like my body so much more now since having my baby. It”s just kind of empowering when you become a mother. You just get overwhelmed with this new confidence and you feel really in control of your life. It”s been beautiful.
What I never overcame is a kind of shyness.
An orchestra full of stars can be a disaster.
If every school would hire two more music teachers, we would need two fewer police officers.
I always imagined that to bring an orchestra to play together is not enough for a conductor.
The message of music was also the first thing what I learned from my first teacher. She was an organist too and she was very devoted to what she played, so she had a respect for every piece and she felt that she is not allowed to add something of her own.
Young conductors who are confident enough, they very often have success.
I have two children, and they know that I never pass up a piece of cake, ever.
I have such a girl-crush on Reese Witherspoon. I would love to do a comedy with her.
He wanted to give me a blade? What's wrong with that?” “Blades,” he whispered, “and sheaths go together. And your sheath will only ever hold my blade.
And now that the Greatest Generation is getting older, I think it is the responsibility of all Americans to make sure we do our part for America's seniors. You have earned the best of America -- and we need to make sure you get the protection and health care you deserve.