The idea that musicians/artists have a responsibility to be community leaders or "role models" is problematic to me because I really believe that some of the most exciting art is not community-minded at least in any obvious or direct way, which is not to say that it is not ethical or consciousness-changing.

I think as a culture, we don't like conflict or looking at icky stuff - especially in our downtime.

I would love to make a bunch of country demos and write country songs for really great country singers.

While sexism hurts women most intimately, it also damages men severely.

I think that it's so powerful for me to go see someone like Bridget Everett at Joe's Pub and watch her weave her songs in and out of these funny, tragic stories - you can talk and sing and it's not this horrible offense, you're going to get thrown in artistic jail.

I do sometimes think what outfit will make me happy. It's one of those self-care things. If I don't have time to do yoga in the morning, then I have a certain sweater/shirt combination that makes me feel put together.

I think this whole Billy Bush thing just pushed women over the edge because it's so visceral.