Thank god we don't know a lot about William Shakespeare or Moses or Homer or Lautrรฉamont. These are the best guys we got, and their art is powerful because they're mysterious. Once biographical information contaminates your consciousness, it's impossible to erase it and look at someone's work the same way again.
Cass McCombsOnce biographical information contaminates your consciousness, it's impossible to erase it and look at someone's work the same way again.
Cass McCombsThat's the thing about inspiration, it just smacks you upside the head, you can't plan for it. It comes like a stranger in the night; you never know when it's going to come or leave, and you just have to deal with the in-between moments because there's nothing you can really do about it.
Cass McCombsI love being lost! I don't need to control anything. Even with romantic partnerships, I don't need to control anyone. I think I have some very meaningful relationships with people, we all do. At the same time, I recognize that everyone is following their own heart; there's been people who have left my life and I don't have a problem with that.
Cass McCombs