I know that John Adams has had a very hard time directing French ensembles.

Still, American composers working in France have had a pretty hard time.

I'm a terrible technician, and I have a very hard time painting.

I currently spend a lot of time thinking about orchestration and every detail of a piece.

I've heard though that there is a younger generation of tonal French composers who are reacting with vigour.

I had a hard time calling Laurence Oliver 'Larry.'