I don’t make demos. I don’t have the interest or the energy or the time. Demos are something you do in the early stages of your career, but when you get going, you just go in and record the song. Mark Kozelek Read Quote
Songwriting isn’t a choice. You’re either called upon to bear the burden, or you’re not. It’s not all fun and games. Mark Kozelek Read Quote
I found Jerusalem to be a tourist trap. I hope that I don’t offend anyone by saying that. Mark Kozelek Read Quote
I think I’m better at songwriting now, and it does come easier. I have faith in my initial instincts. Mark Kozelek Read Quote
There’s never anything planned. I just do what I feel is best for the song at that time. Mark Kozelek Read Quote
I don’t know what aids creativity. All I know is that it feels natural to hold a guitar in my hands and sing. Mark Kozelek Read Quote
Most Americans I play for are clueless as to who Richard Ramirez was, so you can imagine how audiences in Portugal react. I’m not saying they don’t enjoy the music; I’m just saying they’re a little lost on some references. Mark Kozelek Read Quote
