I know so few people who actually give music their undivided attention, so I've been trying to just park myself on the couch between the speakers and listen.

If I had kids, I don't think I would recommend they pursue a career in music.

I work at home but average 15,000 to 18,000 miles per year on my Honda.

I actually don't see that strong of a connection between my background as a rock 'n roller and my early films. In a way I think your musical identity in film work is determined by the jobs that come your way.

I've always been very left of center and the radio never had much diversity and film did.

Composers are in some ways the last frontier of musician that gets a paycheck for their musical services.

There's nothing worse than a director that keeps changing their mind. Because, unlike the directors I work with, I'm not decisive at all.