“There are different kinds of artists: the ones that inspire you, and t...” — Thomas Mars Quote

“There are different kinds of artists: the ones that inspire you, and the ones that overwhelm you.”

“When I started writing, the first thing that came out was in English. I liked a few French things, but they were very overwhelming.”

“In California, there is a strong tension between north and south.”

“I was trying to mix Kraftwerk and the Stooges and all these different kinds of things. People just didn't understand it.”

“I enjoy being able to do different kinds of music, not just to be eclectic but because those are all a part of me.”

“I love Coney Island. I saw all different kinds of people - Russian, Italian, black, Puerto Rican, rich people in Sea Gate and in the co-ops. You'd see people in the co-ops or in the houses, and it was like, Man, I wish I could have this. I wish my mother and father could buy me this. Me being an independent thinker, I was like, I'm gonna get that.”