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I Just Assumed The World Was Full Of Solo Percussionists. I Couldn't Find Sticks Or Music Or Anything Where I Was, But That Was Expected Because There Was Nothing There Anyway. And I Think That Was Possibly The Greatest Asset For Me, Just Not Knowing.

I Love Out-of-the-way, Rugged Places. For Me, Holidays Are About The Experiences, And The People, And The Memories, Rather Than Sitting On A Nice Beach Getting Tanned. I Try To Plant Myself Where I Am And Embrace What Is There In Front Of Me.

Hearing Is A Form Of Touch. You Feel It Through Your Body, And Sometimes It Almost Hits Your Face.

Scotland Has Never Ceased To Amaze The World With Its Forward Vision, Bold Action And Great Educational Institutions. Nothing Makes Me More Proud Than To Promote This Wonderful Land With All Its Richness And Diversity Wherever I Go.

My Favorite Instrument Is The Snare Drum. In Scotland, The Snare Drum Is Very Prominent In Highland Bands. The Scottish Style Of Playing Is In My Blood. It's A Very Powerful Instrument, But It Can Also Be Soothing, Like Velvet. It's A Real Challenge For Composers.