And over the last ten years, after my work with the Brodsky Quartet, I had the opportunity to write arrangements for chamber group, chamber orchestra, jazz orchestra, symphony orchestra even.

I've been lucky to listen to lots of different types of music.

Music is more like water than a rhinoceros. It doesn't charge madly down one path. It runs away in every direction.

I've worked hard, every single day since I left school. I think I have a Protestant work ethic.

There are many critics who have an idealised version of where my strengths lie.

The truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark. It scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark.

Your mind is made up but your mouth is undone.