Carter Burwell

Conducting, I tried it once off the cuff, and quickly realized there were subtle aspects that I was missing. There is a lot more to it that I was able to grasp simply by watching conductors.

Death is always around the corner, but often our society gives it inordinate help.

I like business and personal life to be distinct.

My attitude toward men who mess around is simple: If you find 'em, kill 'em.

The first Decline I did was out of sheer love and appreciation for the music. In 1977, it was more about bands, because punk was a new form of music. It was groundbreaking and political.

I have a naturally camp sensibility and a camp sense of humour. I love the icons that gay people love.