Carrie Brownstein Writing Quotations

I'm kind of a hermit - it's almost easier for me to write about connection than to actually connect.

I've realized that I have a lot of different loves, and I want to pursue writing, but I can never divorce myself from music.

It does feel great to be writing, but the process is sometimes excruciating.

I've mostly been focusing on writing, and I've really enjoyed not playing music. It will always be part of my life, but I don't feel the immediate need to be playing for people.

I've always loved writing. Doing that at the same time as playing music can be tiring.

It was writing about music for NPR - connecting with music fans and experiencing a sense of community - that made me want to write songs again. I began to feel I was in my head too much about music, too analytical.

Music has always been my constant, my salvation. It's cliche to write that, but it's true.

A lot of music for me was about - I mean aside from the fun and challenge of writing and being really good friends with my bandmates - getting to perform.