For the longest time, I was just playing music and not really expecting any success - just kind of doing it because I liked doing it. While doing that, I went on a lot of shitty tours, playing to nobody, so I think it makes me appreciate it. Our band the New Pornographers have been popular for a few years now, but it still shocks me. I remember thinking we were hugely popular when we sold 15,000 records, and now this one sold 30,000 in two weeks. I'm grateful for the whole thing.
I've always liked using flutes and clarinets. Any time I can use those, I'm really happy. - A.C. Newman
I've always liked using flutes and clarinets. Any time I can use those, I'm really happy.
- A.C. Newman
Have you ever walked down the streets of New York and been given the right of way? It's an amazing feeling. - A.C. Newman
Have you ever walked down the streets of New York and been given the right of way? It's an amazing feeling.
For the longest time, I was just playing music and not really expecting any success - just kind of doing it because I liked doing it. While doing tha… - A.C. Newman
For the longest time, I was just playing music and not really expecting any success - just kind of doing it because I liked doing it. While doing tha…
Sometimes I'm trying to communicate a feeling. Sometimes I can't piece it together into any kind of coherant thesis. I'm just trying to evoke some ki… - A.C. Newman
Sometimes I'm trying to communicate a feeling. Sometimes I can't piece it together into any kind of coherant thesis. I'm just trying to evoke some ki…
Having a kid made me realize, "I have to take care of this kid, but I can't have the luxury of dropping everything in the world and spending every wa… - A.C. Newman
Having a kid made me realize, "I have to take care of this kid, but I can't have the luxury of dropping everything in the world and spending every wa…
As a musician, my job is incredibly easy, and it's a good one, but I've got to work at it occasionally. - A.C. Newman
As a musician, my job is incredibly easy, and it's a good one, but I've got to work at it occasionally.
Sometimes, even when I'm writing the lyrics, I'm not sure what I'm getting at, but then months will pass and I'll listen to it and I'll understand it… - A.C. Newman
Sometimes, even when I'm writing the lyrics, I'm not sure what I'm getting at, but then months will pass and I'll listen to it and I'll understand it…
Visualize success, but don't believe your eyes. - A.C. Newman
Visualize success, but don't believe your eyes.
I was always concerned with making cool-sounding rock records. - A.C. Newman
I was always concerned with making cool-sounding rock records.
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