Basically, what happened was, Lena was on the fence as to whether or not she wanted 'Girls' to have a theme song. She asked me to write one, so I did. — Michael Penn Copy Share Image
To me, playing with words is like playing with your food. You shouldn't do it. — Michael Penn Copy Share Image
That was a real debate for me whether to change my name, which I felt was a lie, or to make up a band… — Michael Penn Copy Share Image
Knowing when it is over is the beginning of a new life and the end of an old one. — Michael Penn Copy Share Image
If folk is the music of the common people and not the intellectual elite, then that's what rock is. — Michael Penn Copy Share Image
I just had a real visceral, negative reaction to show-biz familes. They tend to be a freakish celebrations of dysfunction. Like a circus sideshow. — Michael Penn Copy Share Image
I've never been too comfortable with the whole between-song-banter thing. — Michael Penn Copy Share Image
Just talking about the schedule and logistics of a tour is fine, but if the interview gets into lyrics and the music in a… — Michael Penn Copy Share Image
I got into music when I was pretty young, and there were a lot of shining lights to me. — Michael Penn Copy Share Image
I wouldn't balk at having a hit single, because it would allow me some of the freedom to do some of the things I… — Michael Penn Copy Share Image
I've been writing songs since I was a kid. You just hope that you get better. — Michael Penn Copy Share Image
If you talk about, say, 'Romeo and Juliet,' most people will think of it as a play about the highest form of romantic love.… — Michael Penn Copy Share Image
If I was good at talking about my music, I'd be a lecturer or a teacher. — Michael Penn Copy Share Image
