Some people think literature is high culture and that it should only have a small readership. I dont think so… I have to compete with popular culture, including TV, magazines, movies and video games. – Haruki Murakami
I met a lot of young girls modelling and they were like, Oh, Im running around town and people are taking my picture, while I was saving receipts and learning how to be self-employed. – Christina Hendricks
I think I came across Cecil Taylor a bit later, in 65 or 66. That really impressed me – Cecil Taylor is an amazing character… Both his music and the way he approaches the instrument are astonishing. – Luc Ferrari
