Carrie Brownstein's Quotes
That's so rare in the world of TV or film to have a genuine friendship turn into something that people watch, that people relate to. That's so unique.
Carrie BrownsteinI think people would describe a lot of Sleater-Kinney as unsettling. And I don't think our best moments have sonic assonance to them. I think that we are best with a little bit of... a caustic attitude and tone.
Carrie BrownsteinNot even the creators of 'Rock Band' could possibly believe that playing the game is tantamount to making your own music. There is, however, a sad similarity between 'Rock Band' and some actual bands, and that is the attempt at realness.
Carrie BrownsteinMuch of the music I remember from camp was unofficial: the songs a counselor would play for us on acoustic guitar or that an older camper would sing after telling us a tale of his hard-knock life. We couldn't get enough of 'One Tin Soldier' or 'Cat's in the Cradle.'
Carrie BrownsteinI feel like I live a pretty quiet life. I like to focus on work and friends, and I love being in nature.
Carrie BrownsteinMy own relationship to food was healthy. I was lean and athletic with a high metabolism. I could eat half a pizza with a side of breadsticks and wash it down with soda. I never dieted or denied myself food.
Carrie BrownsteinWhen the band first started, it was so much about carving out some space for myself and our audience and our songs.
Carrie BrownsteinI think hip-hop does a very good job of infusing comedy and humor and wit into music, a lot more than other genres.
Carrie BrownsteinWith 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.
Carrie BrownsteinI think music took hold of me and captured my imagination at such a formative age that I ascribe a mysteriousness to it, and I exalt it and take it seriously in a way that I think has just permeated my life ever since. And I'm less interested in music that is novelty or jokey or ironic.
Carrie Brownstein