Kristin Hersh

I don't mind what the market is, but why is it vapid? If they're such a bunch of idiots, why don't you show them good music instead? They're not going to know the difference.

I felt like it was a great secret when I found out that I could be in my 30s.

Men are allowed to write songs about people and women are allowed to write songs about women.

I'm thankful I don't have parents that I feel I need to get their attention. They've always been there for me.

If you're nice, if you like yourself, if you treat other people well, you're going to be successful. I guarantee it.

My dad was quite a forbidding figure. I realise now that that was mainly because he worked so hard. He wasn't unkind, but he was a presence.