We're a very success-driven culture, which is such a downer at times. Even if you don't think that way, you're forced to think that way. Everyone is trying to subconsciously out-do everyone else. Courtney Barnett culturedownerdrive Change image and share on social
I keep a journal and just kind of take notes. I don't really so much sit down and write songs - I just take a lot of notes, and sometimes I sit down and put them all together. Courtney Barnett journalkindlot Change image and share on social
I liked the idea of being a photographer, just that you take this one picture of this one thing that'll never happen again - it's a bit weird when you think about it. Courtney Barnett bitehappenidea Change image and share on social
If I write something down, it's normally just a sharp one-liner. Courtney Barnett linersharpwrite Change image and share on social
I grew up listening to hipster jazz and classical records... we went and watched ballet and orchestras - lots of cool stuff. Which I'm really grateful for - it's pretty nice being introduced to that when you're little. Courtney Barnett balletclassicalcool share on social
Artists thrive off each other, and when you see other people doing cool stuff, it inspires you to do cool stuff. Courtney Barnett artistcoolinspire Change image and share on social
I like reading biographies because most of them are slightly similar, and it's voyeuristic, looking into someone's life. Courtney Barnett biographyliferead Change image and share on social
People are like, 'Wow you started your own record label,' and treat me like I'm some sort of innovative genius, when I'm not at all. You've got the Internet and music - you put them together, and people hear your music. Courtney Barnett geniushavehear share on social
When I was on the road with Billy Bragg, it was cool because I was doing the whole thing solo and travel a lot by myself, which I quite like. I mean, I love being with friends, but it's kind of nice having that alone time. Courtney Barnett billybraggcool share on social
I'm just not very comfortable talking about my emotions on a normal, day-to-day basis. Courtney Barnett basiscomfortableday Change image and share on social
