When something in art or music piques my interest, I tend to go check it out, and most things I check out, I'm not very good at. But a few things I've gone to check out have given me back as much love as I gave them, usually much more. Esperanza Spalding artbackcheck share on social
When something irritates me, I don't go home and write; I just don't do that. Kerry King homeirritatewrite Change image and share on social
When something is a vocation, you don't really make a decision about it. Cate Blanchett decisionmakevocation Change image and share on social
When something is at risk or in danger or about to be lost, those are the moments you start to realize how much it means to you. Garth Risk Hallberg dangerlosemean Change image and share on social
When something is beautiful in math, everything is just perfectly lined up, and you see through sheer thought that something really beautiful can take place. Shane Carruth beautifullinemath Change image and share on social
When something is bothering me, I write a song that tells my feelings. Loretta Lynn botherfeelingsong Change image and share on social
When something is coming off of a Neve board and being laid down on tape, it's like a warm blanket for the brain. When you're working in a digital form, it's so harsh; it's almost painful. Your ears get more fatigued if you're mixing all day. Jenny Lewis blanketboardbrain share on social
When something is dramatized, it provokes a much more emotive response than just hearing a story on the news. Joanne Froggatt dramatizeemotivehear Change image and share on social
When something is important enough, you do it even if the odds are not in your favor. Elon Musk favorimportantodd Change image and share on social
When something is moving you get that intake of breath and that stillness from the audience. Theodore Bikel audiencebreathintake Change image and share on social