I don't want to be typecast as the 'ambient guy' or someone who only does electronic scores. I think most of the work that comes my way is because people feel they know me musically.

I like directors that give their composer a juicy role in their films. Some films have a small, minor role for music, some have a larger role.

I don't like to write any music to a script. Experience has taught me that's generally a waste of time.

It's very important that you never depend on money to fulfill your creative vision. If you do that, you're doomed to fail.

I like challenges and I definitely would like to be more of a chameleon.

I'm not in a position in my career where I turn things down. I'm very easy. So the projects often dictate the direction you will go in. I welcome things that challenge me.

I was in the Chilli Peppers at the time and I asked myself, would I be able to wear a sock on my genitals at the age of forty and they proved me wrong because I guess they're still doing it.