Precocious and eccentric are okay. But I think that people in the arts represent something integral and kind of secretive in everybody else. So the reason people like some artists is because they're saying or doing something that they would like to do or say, but they don't have the balls or the means. People are really afraid to put their ass on the line. Just to put your face on a poster and put your name in big print and say "Come see me," that takes some cojones, you know? Ambition is nothing to be ashamed of.
In New York City, when they develop something, they never use the old buildings. It's so wasteful. Why not use what's there? - Nellie Mckay
In New York City, when they develop something, they never use the old buildings. It's so wasteful. Why not use what's there?
- Nellie Mckay
There's a side of me that identifies with Aileen Wuornos. - Nellie Mckay
There's a side of me that identifies with Aileen Wuornos.
I think people at most record labels really like music, but it's hard because everything is so subjective, and everyone's so creative in their own ri… - Nellie Mckay
I think people at most record labels really like music, but it's hard because everything is so subjective, and everyone's so creative in their own ri…
I really don't care what people say. It's amazing that feminism continues to exist at all, considering how much counter-feminism is out there. - Nellie Mckay
I really don't care what people say. It's amazing that feminism continues to exist at all, considering how much counter-feminism is out there.
I used to play in the subway. If everyone tossed in a quarter, at the end of the day it would add up. It shows you aren't invisible. And it's better … - Nellie Mckay
I used to play in the subway. If everyone tossed in a quarter, at the end of the day it would add up. It shows you aren't invisible. And it's better …
Public radio is the last oasis of free and independent music. For satellite radio channels, you have to subscribe; commercial stations are as corpora… - Nellie Mckay
Public radio is the last oasis of free and independent music. For satellite radio channels, you have to subscribe; commercial stations are as corpora…
You know, if I can survive marching band, I can survive anything. - Nellie Mckay
You know, if I can survive marching band, I can survive anything.
I never know how to get off the phone, so I'm terribly admiring of people who can. - Nellie Mckay
I never know how to get off the phone, so I'm terribly admiring of people who can.
I will say that art may well be the only thing that lasts, so I guess it's worth trying. - Nellie Mckay
I will say that art may well be the only thing that lasts, so I guess it's worth trying.
Login to join the discussion
Login to join the discussion