53 Quotes by Bradford Cox

I’m more into Neil Young and radical honesty.

I don’t like the sound of my own voice. And, for people I don’t know, their impression of me is what they read on the internet, and they’re so far off a lot of the time.

The same people that always think I’m pretentious will think I’m pretentious, and the people who relate to me will continue to relate to me.

I think people are intimidated by me, and I don’t know why. Sometimes even my own bandmates can be intimidated, or irritated, by me.

When young groups put out albums, they’re always forced to go through this cycle of touring and talking and flaunting and posturing and peacocking. Nobody makes me do that anymore.

I need punk rock. It’s the medicine for me, but it’s bitter and sickening. If you don’t need it – if you’re happy and healthy – run toward that.

I don’t leave my room, and all I am surrounded by are guitars and equipment, y’know? It’s not always the best place to be.

When money and fame happen too late, it’s like pouring kerosene over a fire of self-loathing.

I’ve been used for writing rhythm guitar chords for a long time because it’s so easy to play and chords just sound good on it.