I think it's an essential fact for any performer or artist to fail as poignantly as they can succeed.

Moving to the country is a very bold thing to do. You can have vague romantic notions about doing that, but in actuality, it can be a terrifying thing.

But if you're gonna dine with them cannibals Sooner or later, darling, you're gonna get eaten . . .

Film seems to be a medium designed for betrayal and violence.

In the hysterical technocracy of modern music, sorrow is sent to the back of the class where it sits, pissing its pants in mortal terror.

My music has to do with beauty, and it's intended to, if not lift the spirits, then be a kind of a balm to the spirits.

I've always worn suits. To me they're a very practical kind of thing to wear. You put one on and don't really have to think about what you're going to wear.