If I tried to make a commercial album, it would be a complete flop. I have no idea what the world at large likes.

I describe things in terms of body movements. I dance a bit to describe what sort of movement it ought to make, and that's a good way of talking to musicians. Particularly bass players.

If you are part of a religion that very strongly insists that you believe then to decide not to do that is quite a big hurdle to jump over. You never forget the thought process you went through. It becomes part of your whole intellectual picture.

You don't have to act as if you know what you're doing

I belong to a gospel choir. They know I am an atheist but they are very tolerant.

Composition is a way of living out your philosophy and calling it art.

Pop is totally results-oriented and there is a very strong feedback loop.