Charles Ives

The fabric of existence weaves itself whole.

Vagueness is at times an indication of nearness to a perfect truth.

One thing I am certain of is that, if I have done anything good in music, it was, first, because of my father, and second, because of my wife.

I've conducted an experiment on my kids. Instead of denying them access to media, I've encouraged it. They read comic books, play Nintendo and watch way too much TV.

I think a lot of songwriters would agree that it's often easier to find inspiration in misery.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.