We always try to encourage more songs sung by Kim, because there are always requests for it. I certainly don't want to ball hog all the singing.

Most people can't tell now who wrote what. I like that blurring of identities within the band. because it becomes a unified thing that can't be related to other forms of historical poetry

I never do releases to try and make or break some contemporary band.

I never go back and listen to the recorded document. The thrill comes when the balance can be attained. Everyone in the room can have a shared, communal rock experience.

Rock'n'roll saved my soul.

Buddhism has become a socially recognized religious philosophy for Americans, whereas it used to be considered an exotic religion.

Lyric writing is an interesting process in Sonic Youth. There's three people writing now, and we've all had a lot of interest and involvement with expression through words