It's a cruel, heartless world out there in commercial rock 'n' roll, and when you take as much time off as we did, eight years, booking agents don't know if you'll draw.

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

When Talking Heads started, we called ourselves Thinking Man's Dance Music.

Being able to allow people to be who they are without trying to change them is important.

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

I wasn't originally a bass player. I just found out I was needed, because everyone wants to play guitar.

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.