57 Quotes by Thomas Newman

I had ideas. A lot were good, but in many ways, I had no idea or experience about how to carry them out.

When you see an early edited version, you're not sure what it is. The movie is getting on its wobbly legs.

I realized so much of my life hasn't been in a well-lit room, and I realized the importance of documenting my experiences as a way to memorialize them.

It's a practical matter. If you're useful to others, you'll be hired.

There were certain things in 'Nemo' - just this low hum of ocean and watery sound - that was enough to imply water, as opposed to restating it over and over again.

In live action, sometimes a mood or a feeling can go on for quite a while. Animation is a lot more effort. There are a lot more notes.

The experience of a film is immersive, and music is supposed to underline and help that experience.

After the music that had been created by my family, I thought there was no way I could stack up.

I didn't listen to any of my dad's scores.