89 Quotes by Julia Holter

'Tragedy' and 'Loud City Song' are both inspired by stories from the past.

I don't use the harpsichord because it evokes a past time period: I use it because I like the sound.

There's a lot psychologically going on in boxing... I think I relate to some of it. I have a respect for it. It's like performing, but it's also this crazy, self-destructive thing.

I was in school for four years writing music to please my teachers. That was not music I liked. And when I make music that isn't for something I want to make, and it's to please other people, it's - the outcome is really bad.

I listen to the timbre of the music, and I fit my voice to blend with that timbre.

When you make music on your own for so long, you get used to just doing whatever you want.

I like talking about my music.

I don't ever like to see paparazzi much, but I have seen them, and I guess anyone who's seen them knows how scary they are.