That was when the Spanish came in and conquered the Aztecs. I thought that was a clever thing.

I aim my arrangements at what will fit and colorfully frame the song in the best way possible.

I don't know what the problem with Capitol is. Some one's got to wake 'em up. Prod 'em a little bit.

I did the Broadway album unfortunately in a year when there were no hits.

I write emotional music.

I don't try to make 15 musicians sound like two each.

When I want 30 musicians in the orchestra, I get 30.