Melissa Auf der Maur

I don't like to be afraid. I'm afraid every day, all the time.

I love big budgeted, epic rock landscapes. That's what turns me on.

This planet Earth, the act of putting a roof over our heads, our flesh and blood existence, it's all very temporary.

I know I'm not the kind of person who's gonna wind up a walking jukebox, like many rock 'n' roll artists. They just play their hits and that's it. That doesn't appeal to me.

I've always been very determined, ever since I was a little girl, to make my way.

After all, the chief business of the American people is business. They are profoundly concerned with producing, buying, selling, investing and prospering in the world.