With Portlandia, I Don't Think Our Intention

The Fact That People Go To Portland To Visit A Tiny Feminist Bookstore-no Matter What The Impetus Is For Them Getting There-the Fact That They Go In There And Look Around And Shop For Books Or Stationery Or Whatever, Is A Major Source Of Pride For Me.

A Lot Of Music For Me Was About - I Mean Aside From The Fun And Challenge Of Writing And Being Really Good Friends With My Bandmates - Getting To Perform.

These New Bands Sound Like Gang Of Four — If Gang Of Four Sucked.

I Don't Think I Would Live Outside Of The Northwest. I Think The Quality Of Life In Portland Is Really Good. People Move From Intense, High-powered Jobs, And Move To Portland, Work Half As Much And Live Twice As Good. They Can Afford Bigger Houses, Or They Can Actually Afford To Buy A House, They Can Work The Minimal Amount And Still Get By. I Think There's A Really Strong Sense Of Community There. It's Beautiful.

No Matter What People Are Struggling With, Or Based On Whatever. Sexuality, Ethnicity, Economic Status, Size. I Don't Wish Smallness For Anyone. It's A Terrible Place To Live.