John Barry was the first film composer I was aware of. As a teenager I owned several of his Bond soundtracks.
If not bliss, ignorance can at least be fun.
I just love the sheer mess of New York.
Big Sur is at the end of the continent. It attracts really crazy people.
I almost never try to make the audience comfortable. I wouldn't want that if I were in the audience.
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.