I've known those pieces ever since I was about 16 or 17; I also at that time was taken to meet Charles Ives whom I got to know fairly well. He was the one who wrote a recommendation for me to get into college.
“I always think that a director who knows about the technical side, but cares about the acting performances and casting as well, is ahead of the game.”
“I didn't have that much confidence. Maybe it looks that way. I'm glad it does.”