Joshua Bell Quotes & Sayings

“When you play a violin piece, you are a storyteller, and you're telling a story.”

“There's nothing more frustrating than seeing a conductor say, 'Play softer,' as they're waving their hands in huge gestures.”

“You only live once, so I try to say yes to everything.”

“The violin sings.”

“The best way to refine an interpretation is by getting out and performing.”

“I'm in a position where, theoretically, I could play the same ten concertos and make a very good living bouncing around playing Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky and Barber, but I really think artists should keep pushing limits and trying new things.”

“I like trying things, I am kind of adventurous and I like thrill seeking.”

“I was lucky enough to have parents who started me on music very early, but most kids don't get that kind of exposure.”

“Although I hardly ever turn on the TV set unless it's football season, I do watch a lot of TV on my iPad - perfect for long airplane journeys.”

“I don't want to portray myself as a daredevil. I'm not at all.”