I don't think music is my job - I don't think about it that way, because I don't really get paid. There's not paycheck at the end; it's more of a "whatever is left over" kind of situation. Also, it keeps me from thinking about my creativity as a business, which it is not. It should remain pure; that's one of the reasons I made music in the first place.
Cass McCombsPeople expect not just songwriters but all personalities to pontificate about their egos.
Cass McCombsIt's the stupidest thing of all time, going on tour. It deteriorates the soul, but it's fun.
Cass McCombsYou can't just explain a joke. Either it isn't funny, or the person just totally missed the punchline.
Cass McCombsThank 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 McCombs