For me, there's the certain focus points that come out, which could reference a song or a pop disco, or something really abstract. It's not totally f…

- Sue Tompkins

I've got a twin sister who's an artist and growing up I was always "the loud one." She's not actually quiet at all, but I would rather fill a gap wit…

- Sue Tompkins

Being on the same level as everybody is really important to me. I'm trying to do really basic stuff like communicate, convey, talk, see, and invite j…

- Sue Tompkins

I like actual songs and bands, but it's usually parts, like the production, the bassline, the drums, that I'm really attracted to.

- Sue Tompkins

I'm interested in really particular details, ideas, thoughts, and emotions, yet it's defused with performance, where you can play with hiding things,…

- Sue Tompkins

I've thought about bands or performers who appear from nowhere: You come out of the greenroom in this secure little unit, then you do this thing and …

- Sue Tompkins

I'm not really interested in making someone endure a performance or stand there for too long. I like to think about the length.

- Sue Tompkins

I don't analyze too much, because then I'll question, 'Why do I write down all of these random little phrases?'

- Sue Tompkins

I probably protect myself by not asking myself too much.

- Sue Tompkins