I've gone through terrible periods of depression. But, at the core of my being, there's a strange, out-of-place optimist. Despite what I'm feeling, I'm always able to get up and do my job. Which means the world to me. Jenny Lewis coredepressionfelt share on social
I don't write songs, play music and tour, really, for anyone else but myself. It's something that I have to do to stay alive. Jenny Lewis alivemusicplay Change image and share on social
When you make a solo record, it's you. It's your name. It has to be the right songs for how you feel. Jenny Lewis feelmakerecord Change image and share on social
I love 'Wowee Zowee.' That was the first Pavement record I bought. Jenny Lewis buylovepavement Change image and share on social
When I was 18, I took a trip to Thailand with a friend. We stayed for a month. Bangkok was very raw for a teenager: there were no cellphones, no Internet, and the only music I had with me was this cassette by Liz Phair. I was writing a lot of poetry, and she embodied a talky style of songwriting that I found very accessible. Jenny Lewis accessiblebangkokcassette share on social
I'm not a religious person by any means. But I'm curious. Jenny Lewis curiousmeanperson Change image and share on social
I have a great work ethic - from watching Lucille Ball, not necessarily my own family. Jenny Lewis ballethicfamily Change image and share on social
My true social media passion is making creepy short movies on Instagram. Jenny Lewis creepyinstagrammake Change image and share on social
I think you kind of lose the human aspect when you make things too perfect. Jenny Lewis aspecthumankind Change image and share on social