Music has always been my constant, my salvation. It’s cliche to write that, but it’s true.
Well, in some ways I had sort of the opposite experience of other people that are sort of dreaming of being in a rock band. I was dreaming of like corporate lunches and just like, and I’m not really joking. Like the whole idea to me was really appealing.
I think hypochondria always plays a part in the healthcare landscape.
With Portlandia, I don’t think our intention is always to find something funny. Sometimes the humor comes from taking something really seriously. We’re okay with making somebody feel uncomfortable or uneasy.
It was writing about music for NPR – connecting with music fans and experiencing a sense of community – that made me want to write songs again. I began to feel I was in my head too much about music, too analytical.
With Rock Band, you can play along to Black Sabbath or Nirvana and possibly find new ways of appreciating their artistry by being allowed to perform parallel to it. Rock Band puts you inside the guts of a song.
There are foods you should avoid. For me, sugar is a no. Because it gives me a spike and then a crash.
To really be tortured by a song, it needs to be more than just something you don’t like or don’t get; it has to make your skin crawl by getting under it. Strangely, that last clause could describe provocative or daring music, as well.
These new bands sound like Gang of Four – if Gang of Four sucked.
I think proteins are really good for your brain. And your brain is where comedy comes from.
I read a lot; fiction and non-fiction are the mediums I find most edifying and inspiring. I watch movies and listen to music and take lots and lots of walks. Nature is a nice reset button for me, it’s how I get a lot of thinking done.
People are wearing fleece, which is a hard fabric to be angry in.
I love coffee. I love a midday espresso on set, just for the energy.
I like to take things incrementally, and strive for something that feels more attainable.
From a self-conscious standpoint, it’s hard to see myself on a screen in a way that isn’t just me playing music or doing something silly.
I always felt that the most common thread in my life from when I was young until now has been a highly observant, very analytical mind.
I’ve always loved writing. Doing that at the same time as playing music can be tiring.
I think one of the reasons I haven’t been doing music is because I think that some of my performance, like, needs are being taken care of in other mediums.
I’ve learned to really enjoy video games. It’s really toxic to have in your house, because it’s really distracting.
I got kind of tired of playing, I think. But I think it will be part of my life again, maybe.