Itzhak Perlman

For people who are really talented, what you don't say becomes extremely important. You have to judge what to say and what to leave alone so you can let the talent develop.

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When you live in a small country such as Israel, the dream of any musician is to go abroad.

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A sponge has that much absorbent capability and after a while you can pour water over it and nothing stays.

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I'm a great sports fan, you know. I love to watch tennis and basketball and baseball and so on.

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Competition can be the most nerve-racking experience. Some people just thrive on it.

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The difference is that with Ebola, it is such a devastating disease, and there is still no cure. They're still working on vaccines. The fact of the matter with polio, there is a cure; there is a vaccine.

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I always find that there is a real communication between voice and violin.

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I am playing the violin, that's all I know, nothing else, no education, no nothing. You just practice every day.

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I actually wanted to play the violin before I had polio, and then afterwards, there was no reason not to.

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Sometimes you get from the mouth of kids wonderful things.

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I have always been very proud of my Jewish heritage, which has greatly influenced my music, my world view, and my work as an advocate for individuals whom society often leaves behind.

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I love to work with young kids.

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Quotes by Itzhak Perlman