Don't be afraid to take a big step if one is indicated. You can't cross a chasm in two small jumps.
If you have some magical chemistry that actually find the music you make compelling, that is a big bonus.
The things that I've done that have totally been remembered, they've always started with the same kind of engine, they've always started with someone saying 'I have to make this film - I'm going to make this film whatever the odds'.

