Each culture might lend its own dialect, but above all that is the language of music itself, and it doesn't care about politics or boundaries.

When I was a young child my folks would ask me why I was rocking back and forth and I'd answer "cause of the music in my head!"

For as long as I can remember, I've been passionate about music. I can't recall a time when I didn't have music playing in my head.

I prefer live musicians whenever possible. And I tailor the ensemble to what is appropriate for the film and the score I'm writing.

In a recording, your ear believes and accepts the trumpets as part of the ensemble, but you can't do that in a concert hall.

If the teaching of Christ were a law, it would not be a gospel {glad tiding}, but a sad tiding.

The imagination of our children is blunted on television, and their thinking is done for them.

You cannot prevent and prepare for war at the same time.

It is said that friendship between women is only a suspension of hostilities.

When I was in employment as a regular line pilot, I used to take unpaid leave to go on tour with Iron Maiden. I got lucky - they let me off

In the original script, my character was a basketball player rather than a boxer. I didn't think I could pull that off. I'm a little short to be a basketball player!

You're not lonely when you're teaching, you're not quiet, you're laughing most of the time, you're having a wonderful time interacting with young people. It's the best fun in the world.

Growing up in music motivated me. I applied that to my education and it made me a better person.

I urge you to ask yourself just how honorable it is to preside over the abuse and suffering of animals.

I imbue this place with my essence, every stone and every drop. My visit will do wonders for the flowers." Aly propped her chin on her hand. "So does manure," she observed.