I got fed up with being in bands. I spent a couple of years touring the country in a smoked filled band, doing lots of drugs and being really unhealthy.

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 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.

Censorship has kind of disappeared in a way because everything is accessible online.

I think the music business is becoming more difficult. It's really taken a big hit with piracy, so it's a lot more difficult. I mean, it was kind of an impractical career choice when I did it 25 years ago, but nowadays it's truly reckless.

I'm kind of conservative. I like to build on what I've done in the past and try something new.

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