I actually wanted to play the violin before I had polio, and then afterwards, there was no reason not to. – Itzhak Perlman
I’m a mushroom freak. I make a mushroom soup where I use maybe six or seven varieties, not just portobello and shiitake, but dried porcini and morels. – Itzhak Perlman
The difference is that with Ebola, it is such a devastating disease, and there is still no cure. They’re still working on vaccines. The fact of the matter with polio, there is a cure; there is a vaccine. – Itzhak Perlman
I have a very simple philosophy. One has to separate the abilities from the disabilities. The fact I cannot walk, that I need crutches or a scooter or whatever it is, has nothing to do with my playing the violin. – Itzhak Perlman
Any gifted child can potentially get in real trouble because of the way they are handled. – Itzhak Perlman
I always find Bach to be an expression of a love of life. There’s an enthusiasm that’s absolutely contagious. – Itzhak Perlman
I’m a great sports fan, you know. I love to watch tennis and basketball and baseball and so on. – Itzhak Perlman
Life is always full of challenges. I believe you’re never happy unless you’re consistently making challenges for yourself. – Itzhak Perlman