Andre Rieu

The waltz is a very important part of my life. It's a very important way for me to express my positiveness, bringing humor to the world.

It is a real piece of art if you can make a waltz sound like it is the easiest piece of music to play, because it's really not.

I'm an un-healable positive optimist.

Now, I've changed my life to make sure I work only on what I love.

I was the black sheep of the family, and my mother never really understood me.

I admire Johann Strauss a lot. I believe he was a genius of his time.

I am a showman in the traditional sense, but modern, too. I like to use sets and lighting to create magic.

I believe that music in itself heals and that everything is about the power of the mind. I thought if you are happy, you don't get ill. Your health is in your head. When you are satisfied with your work, you don't get ill.