I'm a believer. I don't go to church. I don't belong to any particular religion, but I do believe in God. I couldn't write what I write about and be creative without a certain form of belief. Nick Cave beliefbelieverbelong Change image and share on social
I don't have any authority to talk about the domestic policies of America. But as an outsider, I am mystified by the fact that you are encouraged to buy a gun, but if you use it for the purpose that it is expressly designed for, you get the death penalty. That aspect of America is kind of mystifying. Nick Cave americaaspectauthority share on social
I see it as my duty in some way is to be out in the world as an Australian putting forward what I consider to be authentic Australian music. Nick Cave australianauthenticduty Change image and share on social
Moving to the country is a very bold thing to do. You can have vague romantic notions about doing that, but in actuality, it can be a terrifying thing. Nick Cave actualityboldcountry Change image and share on social
I won't go into the details, but I ready myself for the day. I am a high-maintenance type of guy. Nick Cave daydetailguy Change image and share on social
The more settled I've become, the more problematic my characters have become. There was a period when I wrote sensitive and gentle songs and these came at a time when life was at its most destructive. I think you write about what you need, on some level. Nick Cave characterdestructivegentle share on social
I'm an Australian, and when I grew up much of my influences were American - blues music and country music, all that sort of thing. Nick Cave americanaustralianblue Change image and share on social
To me, I don't write when I'm depressed. If I'm depressed, which is actually rare, I'm not doing anything, you know, and I'm not able to do anything. Nick Cave depressrarewrite Change image and share on social
The songs that I like are the ones that you can't visualize, that are just cries from the heart - those very straight, direct songs that make rock & roll music so wonderful. Nick Cave crydirectheart Change image and share on social
Guns are part of the American psyche, aren't they? This is collateral damage for having a Wild West mentality. It's intrinsic to the American psyche. It's never going to change. Nick Cave americanchangecollateral Change image and share on social