When I play the cello, I go into a different world. I don't really like talking in real life, I just am horrible with words. But when I play my cello I don't have to talk, the cello talks for me. It says what I'm thinking and much more. Plus when your a guy in America, it's not very manly to express your feelings by talking. We're supposed to be these big macho guys. Well, whatever. When I play cello, I can sacrifice my machoness (as if I had any to begin with) for expression. All the things that are bothering me, all the stuff I have to get done, they all vanish when I get into the music. The expression and creativity that flows when I'm in the zone surprises me sometimes. The music takes over your whole body and mind. That is exactly why I like it so much.