Well, in some ways I had sort of the opposite experience of other people that are sort of dreaming of being in a rock band. I was dreaming of like corporate lunches and just like, and I'm not really joking. Like the whole idea to me was really appealing. Carrie Brownstein appealbandcorporate share on social
I think hip-hop does a very good job of infusing comedy and humor and wit into music, a lot more than other genres. Carrie Brownstein comedygenregood Change image and share on social
I will say, as a woman, when you put a mustache on, you find out a lot of things about yourself. Carrie Brownstein findlotmustache Change image and share on social
Rock Band is more like Stairmaster than it is like rock 'n' roll - it's the same steps with different degrees of difficulty. Carrie Brownstein banddegreedifficulty Change image and share on social
It was writing about music for NPR - connecting with music fans and experiencing a sense of community - that made me want to write songs again. I began to feel I was in my head too much about music, too analytical. Carrie Brownstein analyticbegincommunity share on social
Over the years, music put a weapon in my hand and words in my mouth, it backed me up and shielded me, it shook me and scared me and showed me the way; music opened me up to living and being and feeling. Carrie Brownstein backfelthand share on social
Rihanna has guts and she always seems to be singing from someplace honest, dark and fierce. Carrie Brownstein darkfiercegut Change image and share on social
There was a clarity to the Nineties. It was pre-9/11, before that anxiety kicked in that exists right now about the financial crisis or terrorism. We were all just going to move forward into the millennium and everything was always going to get better. Then, whoops, that didn't happen. Carrie Brownstein anxietyclaritycrisis share on social
It turns out I'm not very good at working with a traditional boss. Carrie Brownstein bosgoodtraditional Change image and share on social
I don't think I would live outside of the Northwest. I think the quality of life in Portland is really good. People move from intense, high-powered jobs, and move to Portland, work half as much and live twice as good. Carrie Brownstein goodhalfhigh share on social