“When I was a bad writer, I would consciously imitate other NPR writers...” — Ira Glass Quote

“When I was a bad writer, I would consciously imitate other NPR writers who I thought were wonderful. I suppose that everyone's artistic practice is different. But I collaborate and sometimes don't agree at all with my collaborators' opinions. It forces you to understand why you don't agree with something: what's the fight you're picking.”

“I don't own a radio. I listen to everything through apps or on my iPhone. And then I download the shows I like. Shows like 'Fresh Air', 'Radiolab', 'Snap Judgement', all those shows.”

“I really am in love with the idea of an artistic signature.”

“To be a fellow of Cardiff University is just amazing. I went down there and I had to give a speech in front of all these very artistic drama students, and it gets to you, it's wonderful.”

“I'm a horrible drawer. I have no artistic ability in my hands.”