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.

There are lots of people in the world whose existence doesn't revolve around American culture.

Life is passing you by as you speak, you're on a path and you're all on the same path toward death.

Until the day we die, our lives are unwritten, which is sometimes a terrifying thought.

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.

In my imaginary utopian world there would be a greater allegiance between music writers and musicians.

Generally I try to read anything but indie rock journalism or anything about music at all, especially in the summer.