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

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.

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 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 burden is on the sane.

Is there a doctor in the house? My parents want me to marry you.

It seems like a lot of people seek their peace in things. And most of us are not even satisfied with the things we have... we always want more.

The Republican Party is not inclusive.

Truly Jesus is the great need of our souls.

When I'm really involved or getting towards the end of a novel, I can write for up to ten hours a day. At those times, it's as though I'm writing a letter to someone I'm desperately in love with.

Think of your career as your ministry. Make your work an expression of love in service to mankind.

One thing about New York is you can understand how you're perceived really easily if you just get on the train, by the way people look at you. But there's still an anonymity in it.

You are the one and only ever you.

I didn't realize how much me hiding my sexuality also meant that I hid a lot of just my identity as a person.