“I think we've always been a bit delusional and at the start we really ...” — Russell Mael Quote

“I think we've always been a bit delusional and at the start we really did feel we were a cool, British-style band, but it was apparently not connecting in that way, and was always seen as something more esoteric and odd. But then in failing to emulate British bands, a style emerged that became what we are.”

“We had played places that were really cool that are less on the map, like the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. We played that in the '70s, when we were still living in London.”

“We always turned to the U.K. bands because they were bigger than life and celebrated not only a strong, vital, vibrant musical sensibility, but also image was important when they came here looking sharp or provocative.”

“Apparently there are some Democratic leaders in the Senate that are running for office who now believe in tax cuts.”

“Apparently, my grandfather left from Cork to America without saying goodbye to his mother! The family in Longford is still not happy about that.”

“My father described me as the oldest baby he'd ever seen. I apparently was very serious and reflective.”