Max Martin

I remember that I started playing brass - not so much because I had a calling but because I thought it looked cool.

It's music. It's supposed to be fun and inspirational. You have to be inspired. If I did it because it was my 'job,' and I only did it to make money, I don't think I'd still be doing it.

I just believe in collaboration. I mean, I've written songs on my own, you know, but I think if the artist has something to bring to the table - someone like Pink, for instance - where they have something to say, it makes your job easier and more special.

As songwriters, we are lucky to have ASCAP on our side, offering support and fighting for our rights.

I believe in the cause, and I believe in the people, and by supporting Music Rights Awareness, I very much hope - and believe - we can make a difference.

The producer should decide what kind of music is being made, what it's going to sound like - all of it: the why, when, and how.

If nobody recognizes you, if nobody cares, it's easier to avoid getting carried away. That's way harder if you're a famous artist.

I've never been cool.

Sometimes you have to think about letting people move on.

Singing involves a great deal of psychology.

I love being part of the ASCAP family of songwriters and composers.

Life is so much easier without the attention.