I need to be able to play the music, and so I don't like to have intimidation be part of it.

I pick things up in different cities, so my wardrobe is kind of a souvenir chest.

I think that if people show up in jeans and chains, it's great that all parts of culture are interested in music. People forget sometimes that it's about the music, not how you act and dress.

I just want to work with people, so I always try to find a way to collaborate in the best way for the music.

Composers don't just sit in a room and write things that are in their heads, they actually listen to a lot of music, pop music, jazz, rock and roll, any combination of music that catches their ear.

The encore is the short piece after the program has finished, where the performer brings out something that the audience doesn't expect.

Life is all about discovery

Many people are not conforming with theism, but they are comfortable with spiritualism.

You only have to do one good thing to be in somebody’s lifetime of prayers.

Shocking loss isn't to be shared, no matter how hard you try.

Comedy has been my way to reconcile with the world. I didn't really set out to do this, but comedy has served as my outlet to address my issues I have with this crazy world.

Your small goals are clear and you understand the actions and know the path you need to take to reach these goals. In your mind, they're achievable and you know it's just a matter of time.

I don't have a social agenda. I just don't choose to ignore what's in front of me.

In the case of Wilderpeople, I walked on the first day with some apprehension actually; because it doesn't come anywhere close to anything I've really played before, this part.

I am not really breaking any rules. Charlie said I could never take another step through the door again... I came in through the window... Still, the intent was clear," said Edward.