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

For me, the work begins with a rough cut of the film. I can't do much with the script. I've tried to write music to a script prior to seeing the film, but I've found it turns out to be a waste of time.

I live in Topanga Canyon, which is like a faux-rustic enclave in Los Angeles. I love the sounds of all the critters outside - the frogs, owls, crickets, and birds. Some of the birds around here are pretty accomplished musicians. You can learn a lot from them.

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.

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

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.