If I have more creativity that I want to get out of me, I try to find other ways than pursuing solo records so much.

I certainly have gotten caught up in the music business at various times in my life, mostly because you want to get along with whatever record company you're dealing with. I don't want to be flaky. I don't want to be some temperamental, hard-to-work-with musician.

I don't make records that way, where I'm trying to please the marketplace or anything. Not because I have anything against that, it's just never been a part of my aesthetic, even when I was with the Pixies.

It's obvious you shouldn't steal, kill or be cruel.

I think that painting is a very ancient form of expression.

I've got a small, loyal audience, which is great. And I appreciate that. They're there for me every time.

If I have more creativity that I want to get out of me, I try to find other ways than pursuing solo records so much.