It's fine for people to say, "If you can't stand the heat and if you can't stand the criticism, then just don't use the Internet"; unfortunately, that is not an option. The Internet is where we make our living and where we make our work, especially if we're independents and we cannot afford to not engage, because that's where our business is driving from. It's just not an option.
Amanda PalmerI had very literal parents and I wanted to survive with metaphor and art, and there was a real sense of shame around it.
Amanda PalmerI have never in my career embarked on a journey towards controversy. I have never deliberately set a flame.
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 PalmerI've watched so many women, from Kathleen Hanna all the way up to Taylor Swift, whether they're pop artists or rock stars or fine artists or writers, it is the subhistory of female artists that if you're going to make art, you're also going to have a full-time job of defending your right to make art.
Amanda Palmer