Beethoven's symphonies are not 'relaxing.' They are the most exciting things that have ever been created by a human being.

Art and music is part of what it means to be a human being. And if you're neglecting that, you're basically ignoring a huge side of the brain and a huge side of what it means to be human.

Playing the Beethoven symphonies, for example, is a consummate experience for a musician because Beethoven speaks so directly to who we are as people.

There are things I want to do to be a better human being and a better father.

My mother is the bravest human being I've ever come across.

Raymond Shaw is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life.