I am really inspired by writers, and weirdly - respect music journalists, which I think makes me the exception amongst most musicians. I think it's a craft. I think it's been really neglected - sadly. I think about the days of the great legendary rock critics. Who's going to become that when magazines and newspapers don't pay anyone properly or don't seem to respect the history or research that is required?

This is the thing I've noticed is that the greater the distance between you and any ordinary task is the measurement of how much rockstar potential you have.

I think if I were living in a utopian world, then it wouldn't be political commentary; it would be about daffodils.

I'm a chick for sure.

I try not to focus on the gender issue too much but I think you have to acknowledge it in order for it to go away.

It bothers me that no one has the patience to deal with someone who is just sad.

Of course there are influences, of course there are things that are inspiring, but it's weird to think that I'm trying to keep a mental inventory of them and report them clearly to whomever might ask.