We have a society that wants somebody to come out of college with a degree that will make them a slave for whatever discipline they're in.

I've composed all my life and kept things, and even developed things I've done in college into something now.

I think by the time I finished college I was calling myself a professional because I was, you know. I was making a living playing music.

Some great experiences I've had and little by little I've come to the realization that everything Frank Zappa told me was the truth, whether I wanted to believe it or not. You know, I was young and naive or in denial. But he really was a special, special human being.

I'm not going to limit myself in ways to compose or how I should record. You just do what you can with what you've got at the moment.

I think my music is great for film, but I don't have the opportunity, or goesche to go and pitch myself to Hollywood.

The best thing is to find something you really love to do and enjoy that process for the rest of your life.