I am really inspired by writers, and weirdly - respect music journalists, which I think makes me the exception amongst most musicians. I think it's a craft. I think it's been really neglected - sadly. I think about the days… — Emily Haines Copy Share Image
Lots of people take the option of not activating their own life, of really letting it happen. — Emily Haines Copy Share
The architecture of the song, if it's built properly, can withstand all kinds of things. — Emily Haines Copy Share
Oftentimes the most produced and synth-tastic songs are the ones that end up sounding the best acoustic. — Emily Haines Copy Share
In my imaginary utopian world there would be a greater allegiance between music writers and musicians. — Emily Haines Copy Share
I think every musician is different, every artist is different, and in a perfect world people would be able to pursue their own path… — Emily Haines Copy Share
Being alive and understanding that and making the decision to actually live take a lot of courage. — Emily Haines Copy Share
In Canada there's an extensive grant system that really allows people to make their work without having to suffer that much, and I'm staring… — Emily Haines Copy Share
The writing process is very much like being in a dark tunnel, and you don't really know what you will end up with until… — Emily Haines Copy Share
Of course there are influences, of course there are things that are inspiring, but it's weird to think that I'm trying to keep a… — Emily Haines Copy Share
I like the idea that you would participate in mainstream culture, especially for young girls and young kids who are looking for an alternative.… — Emily Haines Copy Share
But its crazy - like ten percent a year increase of children taking fucking anti-depressants. Pre-schoolers are like, the most prescribed. That makes me… — Emily Haines Copy Share
I love to read about music and about art, but I don't try and take things about mythology or guidelines as to how I'm… — Emily Haines Copy Share
I think that every band is different, and in fact that's one of the biggest problems with the old-school music industry is that... one… — Emily Haines Copy Share
