I've always loved to write, and I wrote fiction all my life. That's what I thought I was going to do in… — Jake Shears Always Copy Share Image
I just like to work with other people, and I like things that are kind of a little bit bigger than that.… — Jake Shears Kind Copy Share Image
I don't let things stress me out, and I'm doing my best with all the battles life presents. — Jake Shears Battles Copy Share Image
Being able to afford getting groceries - it frees people up to be creative. I think when you're spending 16 hours of… — Jake Shears Creativity Copy Share Image
I stopped writing fiction the moment I started writing songs, and I miss it. — Jake Shears Fiction Copy Share Image
I came out when I was 15 at school, and I realized I had put myself into a precarious situation. It was… — Jake Shears Grow Copy Share Image
Ween is in my top five and have always been a huge inspiration. — Jake Shears Always Copy Share Image
L.A. will never, ever, ever, ever be my town. It'll never be my town. It's not New York. — Jake Shears Ever Copy Share Image
My mom's a Christian and she loves me; that whole side of my family is Christian and I have no problem with… — Jake Shears Christian Copy Share Image
I do think it's possible to change people's minds - it's one of my goals with my music. — Jake Shears Change Copy Share Image
I've been a much happier person in my early thirties than I was in my twenties. — Jake Shears Been Copy Share Image
I think, as people, we're isolating ourselves. We're talking to each other through our phones, arguing... those divisions freak me out. — Jake Shears Arguing Copy Share Image
I get a little teary on stage sometimes. It can be really emotional when it dawns on you that people are singing… — Jake Shears Fun Copy Share Image
I hope that I do make music that can speak to anyone. I don't just want to play for a queer crowd. — Jake Shears Crowd Copy Share Image
I saw David Bowie in 'Labyrinth' when I was seven or eight. I told my mom I wanted a Bowie record, so… — Jake Shears Dance Copy Share Image
I'm not the easiest person in the world to be partners with. I'm never home. I'm constantly running around the world. I… — Jake Shears Around the world Copy Share Image
All I really care about is making great music and putting on great shows. I think, to do that, you have to… — Jake Shears Fearless Copy Share Image
One of my favorite venues is the Bowery Ballroom in New York. I love the room; there's a tiny stage, but I… — Jake Shears I love Copy Share Image