Bob Mould Quotes

The blues is something separate from what I do. They connect at certain spots, but blues is different. I wouldn`t put it in with what my career has been. That would be a whole separate wing.

When the business starts shaping the art, or the delivery of the art, then it`s not right.

The best scenario is where people support the artist directly. We`re a ways from that yet-if people can get it for free, why would they pay?

I think also there was a lot of coming to terms with where I am in life, where I fit in as a gay man in America, and getting more comfortable with who I am.

How do I explain Neil Young? Great question! I explain Neil Young as, I would kill to see his acoustic shows.

You`re surrounded by electronic music in New York. I mean New York is one of the few places in North America where electronic music is the prevalent form.

I don`t like the dislocation of being away for months at a time. It`s not conducive to having a life.

When I`m winning, winning, winning with a certain way why would I mess with that? When I realised there was lot to be gained from failing in some people`s eyes, it made it all the more interesting!

There`s so many companies that are spending so much money on 17-year-olds... I can`t compete with that. I`m not that guy anymore, they can`t dress me up and roll me out there and make me look good. I am what I am!