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

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.

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

Nobody ever goes before their time.

Revive soul, Renew spirit.

Comedy Central was really impressed by how quickly we got everyone to sign the releases for the CD. They've never seen anything that quick.

I don't look at my pension. It's not as big as yours so it doesn't take as long.

I just love math and most people don't.

We and the beasts are kin.

Eighty per cent of global warming comes from livestock and deforestation.

...in place of seeking a reason for going abroad, I would prefer to say that I have failed to discover any reason why I should stay at home.

Behind every beautiful fur, there is a story. It is a bloody, barbaric story.

Taking sartorial risks and not following other people is what makes you stand out.