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28 quotes by Kristin Hersh

Kristin Hersh Kristin Hersh, New Orleans, LA May 20, 2010 Background information Born (1966-08-07) August 7, 1966 (age 48) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Genres Alternative rock, folk, pop Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter, author Instruments Guitar, vocals Years active 1981–present Labels 4AD Records Throwing Music Sire/Reprise/Warner Bros. Records Associated acts Throwing Muses, 50 Foot Wave Website http://www.kristinhersh.com/ Kristin Hersh...
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Before you can make good music, you just have to shut up. Then the music can say what it has to say.

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Good taste - that's all you really need when you're playing an instrument.

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I've always chosen my band members based on their sense of humor. It might sound stupid, but it means not only are they fun to live with on a... →

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I don't like what the radio plays for the most part.

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I'm beginning to think I have two years encountering sexism without really realising it.

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I don't mind what the market is, but why is it vapid? If they're such a bunch of idiots, why don't you show them good music instead?... →

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Nirvana was pop. You can have distorted guitars and people say it's alternative, but you can't break out of pop music's constructs and... →

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Popular music sucks so bad right now.

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My parents didn't treat me as if there was anything in the world I couldn't do, except be unkind.

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I don't have the inclinations that other people seem to have as far as the business is concerned.

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I don't like the idea of famous people.

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I felt like it was a great secret when I found out that I could be in my 30s.

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I grew up in a commune where no one considered me female, particularly.

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