Well, thats the secret of commerciality, a simple style and you stick with it.

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

Under my contract with Capitol, I have complete freedom to do just about anything I want in my own way.

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

I've never believed in cheapening music by going according to what some people think is public taste.

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

I write emotional music.