I'm completely aware of the fact that I'm a control freak.

If you figure a way to live without serving a master, any master, then let the rest of us know, will you? For you'd be the first person in the history of the world.

I've never been a fan of whimsical or confusing storytelling.

Film school is a complete con, because the information is there if you want it.

You know, I'm really not that competent at describing things musically.

How do I respond to criticism? Critically. I listen to all criticism critically.

It's a gamble you take, the risk of alienating an audience. But there's a theory - sometimes it's better to confuse them for five minutes than let them get ahead of you for 10 seconds.