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 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
Everyone writes in whatever way feels comfortable to them. People write songs because maybe they don't feel so comfortable talking about whatever matters. Courtney Barnett comfortablefeelfelt Change image and share on social
I just want to be self-sustainable so that I can continue to just do what I like to do and not make a million dollars. Nobody needs a million dollars. Courtney Barnett continuedollarmake Change image and share on social
When I started Milk! Records, it was a pretty non-profit making venture. Courtney Barnett makemilkpretty Change image and share on social
I really want a Christmas in New York one year, when it's snowing. Like, it's Christmas morning, and you have a fight with someone, and you run down the street, and it's snowing, and you can't find them. Courtney Barnett christmasfightfind share on social
I'm very hands on with my music - I do all the artwork and everything myself - and the songs I write aren't necessarily the most commercial. Courtney Barnett artworkcommercialhand Change image and share on social
An album is a thing you take time out and go work on. Courtney Barnett albumthingtime Change image and share on social
I never planned to be a professional artist - I just want to be a sustainable artist. I guess they're the same thing if you look at them from a different angle. Courtney Barnett angleartistguess Change image and share on social
