Herbert Hoover

A good many things go around in the dark besides Santa Claus.

Words without actions are the assassins of idealism.

Peace is not made at the council table or by treaties, but in the hearts of men.

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.

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

I go to Spain a lot, in winter, for a blast of sunlight to banish the blues brought on by the Irish greys and drizzle. I love the cities of the Spanish interior.