I cry really easily. If I see a butterfly, I'll practically burst into tears. So it's really hard for me to yell at people, because I'll feel so guil…

- Grimes

I can't censor myself; it's really important for me to say how I feel.

- Grimes

If you tell someone you're doing something innovative, they'll think you're doing something innovative.

- Grimes

Just because something might not have a deep philosophical meaning doesn't mean it's not important or relevant.

- Grimes

Basically, I'm really impressionable and have no sense of consistency in anything I do.

- Grimes

I only work at night, generally. Usually when I work [during the day] I'll black out the windows or something.

- Grimes

I like going crazy. And not just for art - I like extremes in general.

- Grimes

Art gives me an outlet where I can be aggressive in a world where I usually can't be.

- Grimes

I don't want to have to compromise my morals in order to make a living.

- Grimes