Quotes by Itzhak Perlman

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

Any gifted child can potentially get in real trouble because of the way they are handled. (Itzhak Perlman)

Child prodigy is a curse because youve got all those terrible possibilities. (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. (Itzhak Perlman)

I don't feel that the conductor has real power. The orchestra has the power, and every member of it knows instantaneously if you're just beating time. (Itzhak Perlman)

I feel that you always pay when you are a child. (Itzhak Perlman)

I listen to kids play a lot. (Itzhak Perlman)

I look at raising funds for The Perlman Music Program as a challenge and as a way to provide opportunities for people who care about the future of classical music. (Itzhak Perlman)

I love to work with young kids. (Itzhak Perlman)

I'm now doing three things: concerts, conducting, and teaching, and they each support each other. I learn to see things from different perspectives and listen with different ears. The most important thing that you need to do is really listen. (Itzhak Perlman)