A carefree quality is a whole aspect of life that I will never understand. I don't think I have ever been carefree and can't see the pleasure of it.

I'm one of those people who is actually inspired by a deadline. I might not sleep for many days on end, it may not be good for my health, but it definitely helps.

I just love the sheer mess of New York.

All my music is very simple in that melody is usually clearly stated.

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

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

The jarring change going from an urban environment to an extremely remote natural environment is extremely inspiring. It's constantly stimulating, it's like a slap in the face.