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.

That's my dream job, to be able to mail songs out to people who want to hear them. Paste my face on them and not travel all over the world trying to sell them.

You have to follow every melodic line, every emotional idea, or you don't get your money's worth.

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.

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