“There's so many things that can go wrong, and if I'm merely playing an...” — Porter Robinson Quote

“There's so many things that can go wrong, and if I'm merely playing and not hosting a festival, none of those things reflect on me.”

“My studio was lo-fi by necessity; I was fourteen with no reliable income.”

“I wanted there to be something to fill the space and to catch the listener's ear, but I didn't want there to be any 'Virtual Self' songs that had a clearly defined vocal with lyrics and top line. If you do hear any lyrics, it's just your brain filling in the gap, because those moments are just various syllables combined.”

“I remember, after graduating high school, I got a part in a play with the Washington Shakespeare Festival - a little part. But I remember thinking this would be a great way of making a living... to be an actor. I never really thought I'd make a lot of money at it.”

“SXSW can feel very male, very straight, and very white, and though it's a great festival, when you have a film that's different, it's hard to find your place.”

“Diwali is really a happy time. It's a festival of lights. That's the only time when the entire family comes together and celebrates together.”