Carrie Brownstein Quotes

A collection of quotes by Carrie Brownstein.

Carrie Brownstein is an American musician, actress, writer, and director. She is best known as the guitarist and vocalist of the indie rock band Sleater-Kinney. Brownstein has also appeared in several television shows, including Portlandia, which she co-created and co-wrote. In addition to her musical and acting career, she has written for various publications, such as The New York Times and Slate, and has directed episodes of popular TV series like Transparent and The Good Place. Brownstein is recognized for her contributions to the punk rock and indie music scene, as well as her comedic and creative talents.

With Portlandia, I don't think our intention is always to fi

With Portlandia, I don't think our intention is always to find something funny. Sometimes the humor comes from taking something really seriously. We're okay with making somebody feel uncomfortable or uneasy.

Carrie Brownstein

The game Rock Band has been haunting me like a bad ring tone

The game Rock Band has been haunting me like a bad ring tone. It gets stuck in my head and momentarily effaces all that I love about music.

Carrie Brownstein

Music Love Game Games

I'm pretty horrible at relationships and haven't been in man

I'm pretty horrible at relationships and haven't been in many long-term ones. Leaving and moving on - returning to a familiar sense of self-reliance and autonomy - is what I know that feeling is as comfortable and comforting as it might be for a different kind of person to stay.

Carrie Brownstein

The hedonistic lifestyle is difficult to achieve when you're

The hedonistic lifestyle is difficult to achieve when you're still carrying your own gear. Trust me that you don't feel glamorous with a 60-pound amp in your arms it's a lot less sexy than toting a vodka gimlet and impossible to do in heels.

Carrie Brownstein

I am a horrible visual artist. I can't fix a car, sew, knit,

I am a horrible visual artist. I can't fix a car, sew, knit, cook, etc. Statistically, there is more I don't do than do.

Carrie Brownstein

I think hip-hop does a very good job of infusing comedy and

I think hip-hop does a very good job of infusing comedy and humor and wit into music, a lot more than other genres.

Carrie Brownstein