Composer Success Quotes

First of all, with due respect to my dad, he wasn't an ace composer. He never got the success that my uncle did.

Many great composers have died in poverty. I have not faced hardships, like having to struggle for food, thanks to reasonable producers.

My advice to composers is, 'Try to reach 90, and everyone will love you.'

I've been very fortunate as a composer to be involved with projects that have really propelled my scores forward. I'm very proud of it.

My eldest brother Atticus just won an Oscar some years ago, as he wrote the music for 'The Social Network.'

The main thing the composer needs to do is it needs to remember that the director is there to cheer you on. The director wants you to succeed because if you succeed, you'll be helping the film. And they are truly your conscience. And they're truly your guide.

To be a success as a Broadway composer, you must be Jewish or gay. I'm both.