The composer said prolonged creative clashes with White reached a peak during production of the third season.

I dont think he respected me.

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White continued, We never really even fought.

Mike White and Cristóbal Tapia de Veer

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He says we feuded.

I dont think I ever had a fight with him except for maybe some emails.

It was basically me giving him notes.

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I knew he wasnt a team player and that he wanted to do it his way.

It was kind of a bitch move.

After Stern said, Youre the genius behind this thing.

Why quit a hit show because you got some notes and some differences?

Just work it out, White responded, He is very talented.

Have fun with whatever youre doing next.