The idea of taking a song, envisioning the overall sound in my head and then bringing the arrangement to life in the studio...well, that gives me satisfaction like nothing else.

The idea of taking a song, envisioning the overall sound in my head and then bringing the arrangement to life in the studio...well, that gives me satisfaction like nothing else.

The Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Phil Spector. Those were my idols.

I'm happy; I'm a happy person.

Gershwin inspired me very much. The concept of 'That Lucky Old Sun' was inspired by 'Rhapsody in Blue' - not influenced, but inspired.

Some people might think that sex is the highest experience you can have. I tend to think that music is.

I listen to oldies but goodies stations, '60s and '70s music.