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

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'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.

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'm not in a position in my career where I turn things down. I'm very easy. So the projects often dictate the direction you will go in. I welcome things that challenge me.