Sometimes, you have to go through a phase whether you like it or not.

Sometimes you don't want to be a slapstick clown in order to convey a funny perception of the world.

I have respect for those who make money at art and do it well and smartly, because that commercial aspect keeps the world going and running, in a sense.

I tend to like people that are generous and give other people the benefit of the doubt.

We always thought the Tom Tom Club could change to anything, but it acquired this image, which was cartoon animation and this real light-hearted dance music.

We wore our safety pins on the inside of our clothes.

If you have this passion for music, you don't stop doing it - it chooses you and doesn't release you.