Yanni

A simple life is good with me. I don't need a whole lot. For me, a T-shirt, a pair of shorts, barefoot on a beach and I'm happy.

Being an athlete helps me get those grandiose emotions of pleasure and pain that are involved in sports.

I don't really like to explain my songs.

It has never been necessary for me to learn how to read music.

I do listen to a lot of music, but I don't listen when I'm writing.

When you hear 'Truth of Touch,' I believe you recognize that it is me; however it's not the typical Yanni album.

Music is art, and once you become an artist, you need to learn how to accept criticism.

And going into my studio at night, particularly at night when everybody's asleep, is just a total pleasure for me.

You accomplish what you want to accomplish. I just don't ever want to hurt anybody doing it.

If you are a professional, the speed with which you react to a potential problem separates the men from the boys.