A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Writing is my love. If you love something, you find a lot of time. I write for two hours a day, usually starting at midnight; at times, I start at 11.

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

I have met 18 million youth, and each wants to be unique.

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Measuring nuclear yield depends on multiple parameters - the location and number of instruments, the geology of the area, the location of the seismic station in relation to the test site.

A. R. Ammons
A. R. Ammons

There's something to be said in favor of working in isolation in the real world.

A. R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman

When you do something with a lot of honesty, appetite and commitment, the input reflects in the output.

A. R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman

Wisdom comes from within. Knowledge is acquired and can sometimes put a screen on your wisdom.

A. R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman

Sometimes, a remix is good because it reaches a whole new generation. But when it gets too much, it's irritating. Also, the original composer needs to be credited properly.

A. R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman

I follow a simple formula when I compose. I ask myself, 'What would the audience want to hear?' and 'Why would they buy my CDs?' And the process of answering these questions through music follows. Sometimes, it works. Sometimes, it backfires.

A. R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman

When I travel with my kids abroad, I am not myself, but I'm more a father who wants to protect them. Sometimes, I am even aggressive about certain things and get surprised seeing myself like that: for instance, when people want to take pictures of them. I am fine if they want to take my pictures, but they are not public property.

A. R. Rahman
A. R. Rahman

A good film demands its own score, and if you are a musician, your conscience will never allow you to do something mediocre for a good film.