I envisioned all these people who had been admired for having been freaks in their own time, and I saw myself in line with them.
Ariel PinkI think about music in the way that I heard music as a kid - like, Oh my god, there's this weird rubbery ball of undulating things.
Ariel PinkI knew what I wanted to do, which was to become a recording artist, so I definitely felt like I had a calling. The performing part was the part that I wasn't sure about.
Ariel PinkI'm always gonna be in opposition no matter what, but I can still cover my bases and do what I like.
Ariel PinkFunnily enough, I feel the most free to be myself when I'm not doing my solo project. Whenever I'm in a situation when it's a side thing or it's something not so infused with my ego. When I'm all over everything, it's a big responsibility and half the time leaves me in some weird nether state of insecurity and doubt.
Ariel Pink