I've had those people very interested in my writing. Since…
“I've had those people very interested in my writing. Since I think of myself as a composer, I feel really good. I've had lots of guys call me up. I've gotten two or three commissions to write things. I've written lots of movie scores.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He equates writing with composing, feeling validated by interest and commissions.
In simple terms: Writing feels like composing music, and he enjoys the recognition.
Embrace the composer mindset in writing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- film scoring
- collaborations
- artist residencies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does composer identity shape your work?
- What limits does commission work impose?
Commercial pressure may dilute artistic integrity.