Quotes

[March 1998] I could find the cure for Cancer, but what people will always remember me for is writing the theme for The Love Boat (1977).

[His acceptance speech after winning his 1977 Academy Award for the song "Evergreen"] I was going to thank all the little people, then I remembered I am the little people.

[on his work with Daft Punk] Back when I was drinking, I would imagine things that weren't there and I get frightened. Then I got sober and two robots called and asked me to make an album.

The advent of digital music has brought with it some great changes in the way people consume music: people are able to discover new artists with ease and carry their music with theme wherever they go. Personally, I think that's a wonderful thing.

[advice to young songwriters] Be authentic. Tell us your story. Let us know who you are. When you dare to share something from the center of your chest - your most private thoughts about loneliness or love - you may be happily surprised by the number of people who identify with your emotions and find comfort in knowing they're not alone.

[observation, 2016] When I started out, it was possible to earn a decent living as a songwriter. Now, it's a much riskier time. In today's highly competitive music marketplace, it's downright absurd that American songwriters - small business owners in the truest sense - are more heavily regulated by the federal government than to giant corporations that use and profit from the music we create.