I'd say the differences are more interesting than the similarities at this point. Certainly no one would ever mistake my music for Steve's [ Reich].

I don't know what I'm doing and it's the not knowing that makes it interesting.

You practice and you get better. It's very simple.

A new language requires a new technique. If what you're saying doesn't require a new language, then what you're saying probably isn't new.

You get up early in the morning and you work all day. That’s the only secret.

The work I've done is the work I know, and the work I do is the work I don't know. I don't know what I'm doing.

What I've noticed is that people who love what they do, regardless of what that might be, tend to live longer.

What you hear depends on how you focus your ear. We're not talking about inventing a new language, but rather inventing new perceptions of existing languages.

I travel the world, and I'm happy to say that America is still the great melting pot - maybe a chunky stew rather than a melting pot at this point, but you know what I mean.

I've been called a minimalist composer for more than 30 years, and while I've never really agreed with the description, I've gotten used to it.

What came to me as a revelation was the use of rhythm in developing an overall structure in music.

If you can’t be brave in the face of adversity, at least be practical.

I am a big admirer of Sachin and his personality. He is a source of inspiration for the country and just looking at his photographs gives a lot of positive vibes.

It's about doing things that you haven't done before, where you're still kind of a beginner, and not resting on your laurels.

Today, Angelina Jolie met with Pope Francis at the Vatican. Long story short: She adopted him.

Decide now that you are worthy of great wealth and it will be your first step toward great prosperity

I try to dress smooth, I try to keep my face shaved, I try to keep my head cut. I try to do all the things to keep it smooth going!

I've never trained as an actor. I've always thought I'm not a good actor. I've been told I'm not a good actor by a lot of people.

I have a West Coast rhythm section and a New York rhythm section. I've got them spread out all over the place.

Often you will discover that the harder you work, and the more wisely you work, the luckier you get. But there is luck, and it helps.

Every responsible chief in the CIA knows that the more covert the action, the greater the need for a clear policy and a defined target.