What I love about film scoring is that all the answers are in the story. You just need to get in tune with the story and realize it musically.

I try to talk as little as possible, unless I see something that I might disagree with.

For me, when I watch something without music, I'm instantly thinking, "Okay, what am I going to do here? How am I going to convey this?" I take notes and really think about that.

One important thing, just being a film composer in general, is to have a great respect for the art that you're working on - a great respect for the film and a great respect for the filmmakers.

That's what I love about film scoring. Every situation is new. Every show is a new adventure.

I try not to make any boundaries. I try to let all art influence me.

When a musician is conveying that fresh feeling, that's what appeals to me, even more so than the style.

The commercial work of today is the classics of tomorrow.

Oh, Jatel, I am so used. Would you rid yourself of me?" the knight started to cry.Jatel slowly kissed the woman upon her forehead. To the Gods! how he loved her so.Not for the world entire, sire.

One is taught by experience to put a premium on those few people who can appreciate you for what you are.

Drink deeply from good books.

Surely revival delays because prayer decays.

It's better to be angry without paying for gold than to be angry after you paid.

Thackwell really can metaphorically coast home now

I've just always been a bit of a dork.

Before I started doing the film and when I found out I was going to be doing it, I just decided to pump up on the whole cardio stuff. Just in terms of stamina.

The day I stopped worrying about stats is the day I started winning