"If I can't play music, what am I gonna do? Music keeps people sane. When you enjoy yourself, most of the time the people who are listening to you enjoy it."

-- Zoot Sims

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“Every time we start thinking we're the center of the universe, the universe turns around and says with a slightly distracted air, "I'm sorry. What'd you say your name was again?"”
“We are visual creatures. When you doodle an image that captures the essence of an idea, you not only remember it, but you also help other people understand and act on it - which is generally the point of meetings in the first place.”
“The Brigham Young University (BYU) campus was just a few blocks from my home and tuition was minimal.”
“The only urgent thing in life is the pursuit of love. You get that one right, and you've solved the mystery.”
“Everyone is so concerned now where all of the candidates are born. McCain was born on a military base in Panama. Hillary was born outside Chicago, and if you believe the media, Barack Obama was born in a manger.”
“Socialism and SF are the two most fundamental influences in my life.”
“I've never been one like, "Oh, these are my songs" - that was done out of necessity, because there was no one to help. I have 90 percent of it written; that way, we can go on the road, be tight and have it ready to go for next year. I know I said I didn't have a grand design, but I think it's going to be like Marvin Gaye meets The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

Source : Source: pitchfork.com
“You're trying to make music, and then at the end of it you give reasons for everything.”

Source : "Hot Chip". Interview with Ryan Dombal, pitchfork.com. June 8, 2012.

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