Don't try to create and analyze at the same time. They're different processes.

In the dark, all cats are black.

All I know about method is that when I am not working I sometimes think I know something, but when I am working, it is quite clear I know nothing.

The act of listening is in fact an act of composing.

So somebody has talent? So what? Dime a dozen. And we're overpopulated. Actually we have more food than we have people and more art. We've gotten to the point of burning food. When will we begin to burn our art?

I can't understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I'm frightened of the old ones.

It's useless to play lullabies for those who cannot sleep.