I think there are influences that you open the door to, and influences that come under the door.

The piece that had a large influence on me was Turangalila.

My attitude to writing is like when you do wallpapering, you remember where all the little bits are that don't meet. And then your friends say: It's terrific!

I don't think there is much American music.

I didn't have a record player.

I always write the pieces I want to write.

Music is such a problem in the time it takes.