"For instance, our music, They Might Be Giants, has this element of humor, which is probably the most uptight part of what we include in our music, because we're in part very self-conscious guys, and we want our music to stand up to the test of time, not just be visceral comedy records. We love humor and comedy, but there's this aspect to it that runs counter to what is included in most music."

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Source : Source: www.avclub.com

John Flansburgh

#Running Quotes #Guy Quotes #Comedy Quotes

“What did I discover during my soloâ€”besides learning to unwrap my energy bar ahead of time? That you ask yourself a lot of questions when you're alone on a bike for that long. One question more than others: Why the heck am I doing this? When I was done, I think I had found the answer: For the satisfaction that comes with pushing your body to the breaking point and conquering the unknown.”

Source : Matt Long, Charlie Butler (2010). “The Long Run: A New York City Firefighter's Triumphant Comeback from Crash Victim to Elite Athlete”, p.179, Rodale
“Malicious gossip takes the place of creation in non-creative lives.”
“If I were to read about me purely on Twitter, I wouldnâ€™t know what to make of me.”
“New wave disco was coming to the fore then, and we were at a different point entirely. I like to listen to dance music, but I don't think I'm primarily a dance music writer.”
“I love Fidel Castro, I respect Fidel Castro, you know why? A lot of people have wanted to kill Fidel Castro for the last 60 years, but that motherf****r is still here.”
“Since you and Crispin are now finished and I have a few hours to kill, how about that shag?â€ he asked with heavy irony. â€œBite me,â€ I sighed, gathering up the pages. He winked. â€œOf course. My second-favorite thing to do in bed.”
“You cannot trust people who have such bad cuisine. It [Great Britain] is the country with the worst food after Finland.”
“There's a plaque on our wall that says we've sold over 65 million albums, and I don't feel I've accomplished anything. I feel like I'm just getting started.”

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