That adage about genius being 5 percent inspiration and 95 perspiration - it's true. — Yanni Adages Copy Share Image
I realize it's possible in ways both large or small to make a difference in someone's life. — Yanni Differences Copy Share Image
The love I have for my daughter is completely unconditional, and it is the most important love in my life. — Yanni Children Copy Share Image
The good news is when you open up in Vegas, you have a lot of friends, because they all come over to… — Yanni Because Copy Share Image
When you hear 'Truth of Touch,' I believe you recognize that it is me; however it's not the typical Yanni album. — Yanni Album Copy Share Image
You have to give up some of the old so that you can make room for the new. — Yanni Giving Copy Share Image
And going into my studio at night, particularly at night when everybody's asleep, is just a total pleasure for me. — Yanni Asleep Copy Share Image
While most of the music I write is instrumental, I love to use the human voice as another instrument. — Yanni Human voice Copy Share Image
I tend to avoid writing music about initial reactions to situations, like frustration or anger. I’d rather wait till I go through… — Yanni Frustration Copy Share Image
Continuing to create music and perform is so important to me for many reasons. I love the interaction and connection I get… — Yanni Connections Copy Share Image
A little bit of fear means you are doing something worth doing--you are stretching...You are going outside your immediate grasp. — Yanni Bits Copy Share Image
Sometimes the knowledge you've been given in school or by an elder - 'this is just the way it is' - keeps… — Yanni Accomplishment Copy Share Image
A simple life is good with me. I don't need a whole lot. For me, a T-shirt, a pair of shorts, barefoot… — Yanni Barefoot Copy Share Image
I don't dwell in the past; I don't wallow in old events and emotions. I don't waste time on regret. No use… — Yanni Being single Copy Share Image
Perhaps one of the most important lessons that I continue to have reinforced is to always have faith and believe in yourself.… — Yanni Believe Copy Share Image
The greatest things in life - truth, creativity, imagination, love, kindness, compassion -are already inside us, and they're all free. — Yanni Compassion Copy Share Image
Symphonies can generate a tremendous amount of sounds, beauty, and emotion. That is part of their human feel and sweetness. Keyboards, on… — Yanni Access Copy Share Image
There are so many messages and lessons that I have been taught that I would want to share with people. Perhaps one… — Yanni Amount Copy Share Image
Ever since I left Greece more than two decades ago, it has been my dream to return and perform at the Acropolis.… — Yanni Accomplish Copy Share Image
I learned from my parents to do my best to not react to negative emotions. I try to think about what has… — Yanni Damage Copy Share Image
Whether a person is spiritual or not, we all seek to get away from the stress, anger, and anxiety of everyday life.… — Yanni Alcohol Copy Share Image
Going to the school to meet the visually impaired was special. I thought I was inspiring them. I was thinking what I… — Yanni Children Copy Share Image
Well, besides being entertained, I’d like to move them emotionally. I mean I really want to uplift them. I want to look… — Yanni Audience Copy Share Image
Perhaps the most important contribution to me being centered in the midst of this chaos is my daughter, Krystal Ann. I am… — Yanni Aspect Copy Share Image
You accomplish what you want to accomplish. I just don't ever want to hurt anybody doing it. — Yanni Accomplish Copy Share Image
Not being able to read and write music is not the same as being illiterate in speech and writing. — Yanni Able Copy Share Image
There’s a very deep connection among human beings. All we have to do is open our minds to it. — Yanni Connection Copy Share Image
In Greek, we do not use just one word for love. We have many words that are specific to each type of… — Yanni Greek Copy Share Image
The less you want, the richer you are. The more you need in order to be happy, the more miserable you’ll be. — Yanni Being happy Copy Share Image
