The best tattooists are in San Francisco, and they're kind of like my family now. I'm always excited to come back to San Francisco.

When we're talking about feminism, I get sort of lost in the argument. Because as a woman of color, I don't know where I belong in this argument. Where do I say, 'I would be happy to have less money'? How do you fight for your rights when I'm super-grateful to be here at all?

Things that are in "bad taste" are often renegade and rebellious. They go against the status quo, and the laws of decorum and modesty. And that can be really thrilling.

Anything Vince Clarke, whether it's Erasure, Yaz, or Depeche Mode. It's basically R&B with synths. It's very sexy music and perfect for gay sex.

Silence equals nonexistence. If I don't raise my voice, it's like I never existed.

Anger and comedy are really connected.

People drain me, even the closest of friends, and I find loneliness to be the best state in the union to live in.