When we've got something to say to the world, we will. I'm really happy that people are interested. "So, what's up with the Pixies record? So, what's up with the Pixies record?" One guy just kept asking me and asking… — Black Francis Copy Share Image
That's the most important thing, to get along with people. When you feel like you click with them. That's more important even then what their background is or what they've done before, how good they are, how new they are… — Black Francis Copy Share Image
Everyone thinks I'm a wimp and even my own band hates me. Oh, well. I guess I'll just flip 'em the bird! — Black Francis Copy Share Image
There was a f**king review in f**king Melody Maker [of the first BOSSANOVA single, 'Velouria'] - 'Sounds like someone's been taking singing lessons'. Like,… — Black Francis Copy Share Image
You think you've made something really great, but there's a reason why it's not resonating the way some previous work did. But it's not… — Black Francis Copy Share Image
I come from an art history background. I studied at a master's degree level; I chose to dork out on art for much of… — Black Francis Copy Share Image
As I paint, I realise, while it's something I do very much by myself, it's very solitary, the creative process feels similar to making… — Black Francis Copy Share Image
I'm really inspired by the interplay of visual art and music, a total artistic environment where there's sound and visuals. When I think about… — Black Francis Copy Share Image
This is a particular thing, you know, catholic stories of martyrs who had their head removed and then continued to be miraculous in the… — Black Francis Copy Share Image
When we've got something to say to the world, we will. I'm really happy that people are interested. "So, what's up with the Pixies… — Black Francis Copy Share Image
When you're a creative person and you create art with other people, whether you're married to them or not, you're going to run into… — Black Francis Copy Share Image
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