The way that I make films is that I sit down and I think, "How much money could I get with less consequences?" And that's how I start. I'd rather have less money and total autonomy than more money and start having to answer to things, because then I'm not being true and the money men are not being true.

I think there is quite a continuity over my 25 years of doing music, and I'm always trying to break away from it.

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.

The more I come to understand music, the more I feel like a numbskull because there is always more to learn.

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