“Nobody is strong 100 percent of the time or falling apart 100 percent ...” — Lauren Mayberry Quote

“Nobody is strong 100 percent of the time or falling apart 100 percent of the time; sometimes you're doing both at once.”

“People have said it's hypocritical for me to call myself a feminist and make the kind of music we are making, because we signed to a major in the U.K., and that system objectifies women. Or people have complained that I don't dance. But I like the idea that I can stomp around the stage if I want.”

“When people say, 'Stay in your lane; you're a musician, so you should only talk about music,' what do you think songs are written about? I connect with music because what somebody has said has resonated with me in one way or another.”

“I destroyed a lot of guitars trying to get them to do what I wanted, but I learned something from every guitar I tore apart, and discovered even more things. Things like if the string is not straight from the bridge saddle to the nut, you're going to have friction.”

“Apart from films and television I have explored behind-the-camera work, and worked as a script consultant at Phantom films.”

“My husband and I were born three weeks apart, and our plan had always been to throw a joint party for our 40th birthdays.”