Julia Holter

I don't think I'll ever become a pop star.

I try to not think too much about how people are receiving my music. And I'm not really famous enough that it's a problem.

I really like being home. I like being comfortable, and I'm not a very dramatic person.

I don't ever like to see paparazzi much, but I have seen them, and I guess anyone who's seen them knows how scary they are.

There's a lot psychologically going on in boxing... I think I relate to some of it. I have a respect for it. It's like performing, but it's also this crazy, self-destructive thing.

If you've ever seen paparazzi go after a celebrity, it's really freaky.

I don't thrive in a school or academic environment, I found out. I thrive better in the world outside the small academy because I find it hard to explain what I'm doing.

If I feel like I'm myself, then I'm very uncomfortable.

I see myself as a songwriter and a poet.

I really love working with Ramona from Nite Jewel. We've kind of grown up together.

The classic problem in a relationship is a person trying to control the other person. People just want to conquer somebody.

I love '80s beats; everyone does.