It is hard to think of another composer who so perfectly marries form and passion.

Mozart's music is constantly escaping from its frame, because it cannot be contained in it.

I believe that man's noblest endowment is his capacity to change.

Elvis is the greatest cultural force in the twentieth century. He introduced the beat to everything, music, language, clothes, it's a whole new social revolution - the 60's comes from it.

To achieve great things, two things are needed; a plan, and not quite enough time.

Inspiration is wonderful when it happens, but the writer must develop an approach for the rest of the time... The wait is simply too long.

To be a success as a Broadway composer, you must be Jewish or gay. I'm both.