I think that the great part of creativity is overcoming fear. Fear is a given. When you sit down and have to begin something, don't be afraid to be filled with fear, because it goes with the turf.

The fact that certain composers have been able to create first-class music within the medium of film proves that film music can be as good as the composer is gifted.

Sounds mean nothing without music.

I like the variety. But basically my choice of films is a small intimate film. Quiet film, no action, just people in relationships. That's what I like the most.

My wife has them all in a vault... a copy of every album.

I've been using the Mac solely for years, and got very comfortable with it.

Jerry Goldsmith is an artist who meets all the demands upon the composer in films. He communicates, integrates, subordinates, supports, and designs with discipline.

If our music survives, which I have no doubt it will, then it will because it is good.

If an artist wants to use his mind for creative work, cutting oneself off from society is a necessary thing

So... what was the reason to don't be social!???...Oh, thanks Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution for reminding me.

Love doesn’t mean a commitment all the time, spread love for progress.

The Mountains teach me to look up .. Rise up .. But by feats holding firmly to the ground ... My eyes gets lock on to the peaks and i win over myself there ...

My favourite animal is the koala, but his life would be boring. I would rather be a giraffe so that I could contemplate the beauty of Africa.

To write is to descend, to excavate, to go underground.

Silly trends don't last long. A lot of this nonsense that pops up, I don't even really pay attention because it'll be gone in a flash.

It's not the NBA Finals, it's not even a regular-season game. It's the All-Star game, it's a celebration. A celebration of talent, speed, grace. Let's put it on display and have some fun.

I think if the people of this country can be reached with the truth, their judgment will be in favor of the many, as against the privileged few

We prefer self-government with danger to servitude in tranquility.