I had piano lessons when I was a kid, like most people. And hated them, like most people. And quit, like most people.

Carefully execute every instruction given to you by the director, producer, and studio. But that would be a life not worth living.

Connection is what one is after in probably most media, but certainly in film, which is an immersive medium.

John Barry was the first film composer I was aware of. As a teenager I owned several of his Bond soundtracks.

I like business and personal life to be distinct.

How does my music connect to an audience? That is just a complete mystery to me.

There is not much irony when people are being happy on screen.