James Cain was saddled with being called the father of hardboiled fiction. Apparently, he didn't like this saddle. Bill Callahan apparentlycaincall Change image and share on social
You get into moods - like, if somebody does something to you, then you're angry for maybe 30 seconds, or maybe 30 years. I was always interested in capturing those awful, unflattering things that everybody goes through - those hot moments, captured in ice. Bill Callahan angryawfulcapture share on social
I'm more into human nature than politics. But they're intertwined. Obviously, I live in civilization, so politics are part of my life. Bill Callahan civilizationhumanintertwine Change image and share on social
Writing songs was like my ticket to the world, I think. Bill Callahan songticketworld Change image and share on social
I don't know about a lot of things. I read a lot, but a lot of it just passes through me. I don't retain much. I am kind of dumb that way. Or maybe 'I am a simple man,' is a better way to say it. Bill Callahan dumbkindlot Change image and share on social
Every day I don't Google my name, there's another beautiful day. Bill Callahan beautifuldaygoogle Change image and share on social
Any talk of 'craft' makes me laugh. My music looks outward; it does not gaze upon itself in admiration. Artisanal is for cheesemakers. I don't know anything about music theory. Every time I approach my guitar, it's like the first time. There's no craft in that. Bill Callahan admirationapproachartisanal share on social
To see classic rock, you had to go to an arena. But punk was happening everywhere, even in little towns in the middle of nowhere in Maryland. I'd drive out to places I'd never been, just to go and see it. Bill Callahan arenaclassicdrive share on social
I didn't think I'd ever eat pork; it just does not appeal to me. Bill Callahan appealeatpork Change image and share on social
I will concentrate on playing guitar, on lyrics and on singing. I am a part of things; I am not the encompassing 'Smog.' Bill Callahan concentrateencompassguitar Change image and share on social
