I took piano lessons when I was a little kid, but even before that, you're singing in the classroom and wherever. Gosh, children are always singing. But I took music lessons, some choir and things like that at school. I… — Cass McCombs Copy Share Image
People expect not just songwriters but all personalities to pontificate about their egos. — Cass McCombs Copy Share
Elvis Presley wore a Star of David and a cross around his neck and, when someone asked him about it, he said, "It makes… — Cass McCombs Copy Share
I've always thought about myself as somewhat of a folk musician. I just write words. I don't think I'm even a musician. I don't… — Cass McCombs Copy Share
I think I like singing when I'm singing live. It's just in the studio when it's a drag. — Cass McCombs Copy Share
It's not my way to talk about my feelings. They're impudent to myself, so it wouldn't make any sense if I tried to explain… — Cass McCombs Copy Share
Thank God we don't know a lot about Shakespeare or Moses or Homer or Lautreamont. These are the best guys we got, and their… — Cass McCombs Copy Share
All these biopics and biographies and people gossiping about so-and-so's drug abuse or who's sleeping with who, it's just a bunch of nonsense. — Cass McCombs Copy Share
Once biographical information contaminates your consciousness, it's impossible to erase it and look at someone's work the same way again. — Cass McCombs Copy Share
I don't like the word "happy." I wouldn't want to use it that context. I enjoy writing songs, it's a really good challenge, it… — Cass McCombs Copy Share
It doesn't mean that I'm overly enthusiastic about much music. Except the people that really touch me. It has to touch me, it has… — Cass McCombs Copy Share
Music is the marriage of the feelings of the living to the wisdom of the dead. — Cass McCombs Copy Share
I don't care much about politics. That kind of witchcraft I stay away from because people end up dead. I'd rather die for music. — Cass McCombs Copy Share
When you play with great musicians, whether they're schooled or self-taught, they keep you on your toes. It comes down to people's personalities and… — Cass McCombs Copy Share
