The fact that people go to Portland to visit a tiny feminist bookstore-no matter what the impetus is for them getting there-the fact that they go in there and look around and shop for books or stationery or whatever, is a major source of pride for me.

I really don't know what to do when my life is not chaotic.

I like to take things incrementally, and strive for something that feels more attainable.

I think hip-hop does a very good job of infusing comedy and humor and wit into music, a lot more than other genres.

I read a lot; fiction and non-fiction are the mediums I find most edifying and inspiring. I watch movies and listen to music and take lots and lots of walks. Nature is a nice reset button for me, it's how I get a lot of thinking done.

A lot of music for me was about - I mean aside from the fun and challenge of writing and being really good friends with my bandmates - getting to perform.

I have to erase my Google search histories, because they always lead to an obituary.