I don't see myself necessarily having a burning desire to write a symphony.

For me, writing something in the spirit of Halloween is like Mother Teresa writing on charity and sacrifice. It's just second nature to me.

Or certainly I would need time - which I would love to have but there almost never is on a film - to just spend a week with a roomful of guys laying down these patterns.

I'm so happy dancing while the grim reaper cuts, cuts, cuts, but he can't get me. I'm as clever as can be, and I'm very quick but don't forget; we've only got so many tricks. no one lives forever.

If there's one thing I really love... it's sad music.

The idea of performing some of Jack Skellington's songs from The Nightmare Before Christmas live for the very first time is immensely exciting.

I'm trying to interpret the film through the director's head, but it all comes out through me. So, a composer is kind of like a psychic medium.

You hear the beginning of a melody, you should kind of know it's going to lead down this path. It should start feeling like a friend, like familiar.

You have to write a good score that you feel good about. At least, you're supposed to. But, if the director hates it, it ain't going to be in the movie!

I would have to say I might do some stuff, but it's the film that's appealing. I was raised on film. My musical experience is all via film, it's not from classical music.

This is Halloween, everybody make a scene Trick or treat till the neighbors gonna die of fright It's our town, everybody scream In this town of Halloween.

When you have done your best and still failed, use Cosmic Ordering.

I have a black belt in sarcasm, and my wit is like lightning.

It used to be that people could be painfully boring in private. Facebook changed all that.

No. That's Clary; shes's my best friend." Simon pocketed his phone. "And she has a boyfriend. Like, really, really, really has a boyfriend. The nuclear bomb of boyfriends. Trust me on this one.

There are people who organise the contest, winners, losers, and people who benefit from the contest taking place.

My life is a series of dumb choices

Anything that you really pour your heart and soul into is always rewarding. The most rewarding thing is probably making each other laugh.

Create your own path, hone your talent, be ready to show your talent, and don't doubt yourself.

I am a chatty person, but colossally discreet.

Preach the Gospel with your life.