For me, being in shape means, like, not having cynicism out-weigh optimism on a daily basis.

I think proteins are really good for your brain. And your brain is where comedy comes from.

I'm kind of a hermit. it's almost easier for me to write about connection than to actually connect.

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 got kind of tired of playing, I think. But I think it will be part of my life again, maybe.

I think closing-off is the most detrimental thing we can do as people. Also, the idea of not judging oneself.

With Sleater-Kinney, we did a lot of improvisation in our live shows, and even our process of songwriting involved bringing in disparate parts and putting them together to form something cohesive.