- [on occasionally facing criticism for his style of composition] I am not remotely bothered by it. Someone once said I write spiritual music for secular people, and it was meant to be an insult. But for me that's a compliment. I just want as many people to listen to what I compose as possible. I get letters from people every day telling me my music has helped them.
- [on his most famous work, 'Adiemus] It is written in a very particular lingo, made-up nonsense language that can speak to anyone. It's classical music mixed with world music. I am a musical tourist. For Adiemus, I took my influences from around the world and put them together. I think that's what I do in all my work.
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