A lot of bands have the enthusiasm kicked out of them by playing really dreary pub venues that just churn bands through.
Alex KapranosI find American football quite ridiculous generally. I don't understand it. It looks like a lot of guys dressed up as spacemen shouting at each other.
Alex KapranosAlthough they might not admit it, I think girls are very aware of the impact that they're having. But they never feel it themselves, and it's impossible to explain. It's like trying to tell a blind person what yellow is.
Alex Kapranos