Henry David Thoreau

Instead of noblemen, let us have noble villages of men.

Night is certainly more novel and less profane than day.

What is called genius is the abundance of life and health.

I really try, at least consciously, not to be cynical or ironic.

As a writer, I try to do different things, but I'm not going to become a darker artist or turn into Radiohead overnight. I don't think that's my style.

Composers, like authors, have a lot in common. Our main goal is to connect with the listener emotionally.