“I don't thrive in a school or academic environment, I found out. I thr...” — Julia Holter Quote

“I don't thrive in a school or academic environment, I found out. I thrive better in the world outside the small academy because I find it hard to explain what I'm doing.”

“I don't consider myself supremely talented, but I really like to try things and sift through it and see what mess I made.”

“I don't write thinking directly about what I'm feeling, usually. I just let myself write whatever comes out without it necessarily being directly a translation of what I'm aware that I'm feeling, you know?”

“My academic struggles were no barrier to my ambitions to be the best that I could be. To be someone who could contribute positively to society at large and to encourage those nearest me to do the same.”

“There's a big difference between the role of an academic and the role of someone in government. That's a cliche, but in academic life if you say things that are common sense and people nod their heads, it's not very useful. You're not adding anything.”

“Many families move to Ilford North because of our excellent schools and their reputation for academic achievement.”