Carter Burwell

"Death is always around the corner, but often our society gives it inordinate help."

"Any film which views the darker side of life, which is death with a sense of humor, is very much to my taste."

"I'm one of those people who is actually inspired by a deadline. I might not sleep for many days on end, it may not be good for my health, but it definitely helps."

"Even if I went off to some other career, I hope I would still be doing Coen films."

"Any film which views the darker side of life, which is death with a sense of humor, is very much to my taste."

"The flow of Guiness into the studio was inspirational as well as nutritive."