I became intrigued with colour theory. The absurd pronouncements of the Colour Institute, a group that decides what colours are hot each year or season, amused me.
“That's why we're doing this, to defend our traditions a little. I don't have anything against it (Halloween), but it's not our tradition.”
“My mother also had us take piano lessons, and this had a similar effect. I hated those lessons, but I now play regularly for pleasure and have even tried my hand at composing.”