I think that one of the things that influences me most as a composer is to what extent I can deconstruct and reconstruct the material that I'm working with.

I think things changed as a result of a certain perception of our politics. When we went through our zealous, self-righteous period it didn't exactly win us any friends.

As an improviser I'm now pretty comfortable with trios, so I'm thinking of working up to quartets.

People do ask me if I think I can make it in the States.

I throw as hard as I can when I think I have to throw as hard as I can.

I think one of the most boring things is a person's taste.