33 Quotes by Ikue Mori

Mars is really different, into art. Lydia Lunch is more energy. James Chance is more commercial in a different way, in funk and jazz. They were all doing original things, trying to create their own sound and music. I think they’re all great.

I always wanted to get out of Tokyo and in 1977, New York seemed like the most interesting place to visit. I didn’t intend to live here- I just wanted to get out and see what was happening. I just happened to stay here then.

The most important thing is that it’s much more fun to play in a band than to be in an audience in a club. That’s the main thing I think, that you can do it.

I’ve done some music for films and I really enjoy doing it.

I really didn’t intend to be a musician when I left Japan.

I was playing in other rock bands. Any of those bands didn’t last long.