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.

Big Sur is at the end of the continent. It attracts really crazy people.

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.

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