Q: The calm, collected appearance you project on stage -- no matter what fears may be bubbling inside -- couldn't be further removed from the showy gesticulations of the Chinese piano superstar Lang Lang who once suggested pianists over 60 -- like yourself -- no longer have what it takes. Any comment?
A: "He's charming but he wants to appeal to the public and after a point you have to do the work for yourself, not for the public."-Murray Perahia