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 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.

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

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

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

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