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I think Canadians make a lot of music because we’re stuck inside all the time.

Grimes

Just because something might not have a deep philosophical meaning doesn’t mean it’s not important or relevant.
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Important Mean Philosophical
I’m tired of being congratulated for being thin because I can more easily fit into sample sizes from the runway.
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Fit Runway Size Tired
I get offers to do huge-budget music videos with big production companies all the time, but I have no interest.
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Bigs Interest Video
I approach music – and this sounds crazy – as though I’m Phil Spector, and I’m cranking out these pop stars and forcing them to do all this stuff – except they’re all me. But I’m not, like, transgendered.
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Crazy Sound Stars
I want to make Grimes a high-fashion sci-fi act.
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Fashion Grimes Want
Obviously, I like things that are cute and aggressive at the same time, but I didn’t want it to just be mini-bangs and lip-syncing in a dress. I need to get away from that stuff.
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Aggressive Bangs Cute Dresses
I definitely see the voice as an instrument: It makes great drums, great synth pads, great everything.
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Instrument Pads Voice
I think a lot of music that’s really innovative is not even considered because it was made by people who had a sexual image. And people assume that it’s a commodified thing, so it can’t be “indie.”
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Assuming People Thinking
Lately I’ve been really into screaming a lot through delay [effects], having seven people on stage topless going crazy, stuff like that. Really in your face, but maybe more organic than choreographed dance moves.
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Crazy Moving People
I don’t even wear shoes with heels because I hate making a noise when I walk and people looking at me.
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Hate People Shoes
The most valuable live thing for me is when people look like they’re having a good time.
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Good Looks People Times
Fashion can be a really powerful tool, but it’s also a place where you can be totally humiliated and have your power taken from you.
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Fashion Powerful Taken
Especially with music, people want confidence.
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Confidence People Want
From an early age I knew I would be unhappy if I wasn’t doing something creative.
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Age Creative Unhappy
I think Canadians make a lot of music because we’re stuck inside all the time.
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Music Stuck Thinking
I’m just very obsessed with Japanese stuff in general.
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I think Canadians make a lot of music because we’re stuck inside all the time.

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