If you're going to make work and you're going to write and you're going to put yourself out there and perform, you will be belittled, you will be insulted, you will be called a standard collection of names, you will be accused, and you just have to stand there and continue to work and find a way to not let those things poison you.
Amanda PalmerIf you come across an American artist right now who has no political opinions or is afraid of talking politics, be very concerned.
Amanda PalmerFor most of human history, musicians, artists, they've been part of the community — connectors and openers, not untouchable stars.
Amanda PalmerI suppose I'm happy to sell my time and energy, but I'm not happy to sell my initial creative time.
Amanda PalmerI wanted to feel like I could extend someone else's joy and not crush it, and that is the giant paradox nowadays of being a powerful woman: you want to live in a space of compassion and helpfulness and joy and expression, and the world is standing there, pointing the finger at you and telling you that you're greedy and domineering and attention-grabbing, and all you can do is shrug and just say, "Hopefully, someone out there understands and isn't misinterpreting."
Amanda Palmer