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

I don't personally see my work as being dark. What interests me is a balance between light and dark.

Death is always around the corner, but often our society gives it inordinate help.

I like business and personal life to be distinct.

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

Conducting, I tried it once off the cuff, and quickly realized there were subtle aspects that I was missing. There is a lot more to it that I was able to grasp simply by watching conductors.

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