One of the big songwriting things for me has always been: always think what you do sucks. Because the second you stop believing that, you suck. And that's a fact. Julian Casablancas believebigfact Change image and share on social
Who you are vs. who you wish you were: Who wins? Julian Casablancas win Change image and share on social
Compared to people in Africa, I think we've all had privileged upbringings. Julian Casablancas africacomparehave Change image and share on social
Making an album can be like being pregnant: you want to pop that thing out and show everybody! Julian Casablancas albummakepop Change image and share on social
When the Strokes first started playing gigs, instead of getting into a costume for the shows, we talked about how we should dress every day, in real life, like we're playing onstage. I don't really care about clothes, but it's about wearing something that gives you social confidence. Or maybe helps you pick up chicks. Julian Casablancas carechickclothe share on social
If it doesn't start with you, it dies with you. Julian Casablancas start Change image and share on social
A band is a good way to break up a friendship. Julian Casablancas bandbreakfriendship Change image and share on social
Whenever I go to shows, I end up looking at what shoes the guy onstage is wearing and the jacket he's got on. And when you know everything's gonna be under scrutiny, it makes you feel more comfortable if you have cool stuff. Julian Casablancas comfortablecoolend share on social
The artistic element of Manhattan has kind of moved to Brooklyn. Has it changed it? Yeah. Has it ruined it? I would say no. It is what it is. I say better that than an urban war zone. Julian Casablancas artisticbrooklynchange Change image and share on social
No one leaves an old friend unless they are ashamed. Julian Casablancas ashamedfriendleaf Change image and share on social