Some old people, they remember that they used to play clarinet, and they remember the squeaks of the clarinet. But I don't play like that.

Clarinet is often associated with certain genres, like swing or folk music. I combine the old and new, using the clarinet as an expressive tool and not in one genre. I'm just happy that people are drawn to what I do.

We still have to overcome the notion that a clarinet squeaks. People need to remember what a beautiful instrument it is, including in popular music.

Clarinet is an incredible instrument. It's a great, expressive instrument.

The clarinet chose me more than I chose the clarinet.

The clarinet has always been my baby. I just didn't know that for a while.