There's something advantageous about being a woman in rock versus, say, a woman in chemistry or construction. There's definitely a built-in sexism across the board, but I think you're afforded a degree of freedom in rock because, historically, the rules have been flexible. Amanda Palmer advantageousaffordboard share on social
I think I've been addicted to openness since long before my rock career. I was terrible as a teenager. I used to go out of my way to make people uncomfortable with personal details. I was always fascinated by the idea that we have these weird, random boundaries between what we do and don't show. Amanda Palmer addictboundarycareer share on social
I've been in a recording studio enough times to know that it is not the best place to multitask. Doing a couple of takes of a song and running out to check your email to talk to someone about video production really is not good. Amanda Palmer checkcoupleemail share on social
If you want the world to pay for projects, you have to be able to display why you're worthy. Amanda Palmer displaypayproject Change image and share on social
I have never in my career embarked on a journey towards controversy. I have never deliberately set a flame. Amanda Palmer careercontroversydeliberately Change image and share on social
Meditation, especially for people who don't know very much about it and think it's this very hippy dippy thing, can really be powerful, terrifying even, as it lifts the rug up on your subconscious and the dust comes flying out. Amanda Palmer dippydustfly share on social
People had this idea about becoming rock stars packing stadiums instead of having the goal of becoming what musicians used to be in terms of how they would perform and connect people. Amanda Palmer connectgoalidea Change image and share on social
I draw the line at letting people into my songwriting cave. To me, that's where the alchemy happens and where the mystery is. Amanda Palmer alchemycavedraw Change image and share on social
I'd actually say that every musician is a human being, and that not everybody likes being social. But with music, there are all these ingredients to the business that have nothing to do with writing songs or playing an instrument. Amanda Palmer businesshumaningredient share on social
I'm a massive fan of David Lynch and 'Twin Peaks.' Amanda Palmer davidfanlynch Change image and share on social