1.
I mean, I grew up with pretty down-to-earth, atheist parents, but I was born a Pisces.
Melissa Auf der Maur
2.
I love big budgeted, epic rock landscapes. That's what turns me on.
Melissa Auf der Maur
3.
I get so into playing the bass. The only time I ever feel the same way is when I'm having sex; it's the epitome of unifying with something.
Melissa Auf der Maur
4.
This planet Earth, the act of putting a roof over our heads, our flesh and blood existence, it's all very temporary.
Melissa Auf der Maur
5.
Well, being a Canadian, I love SCTV, and I think it's the basis for all good North American comedy, so I compare everything to that.
Melissa Auf der Maur
6.
I don't like to be afraid. I'm afraid every day, all the time.
Melissa Auf der Maur
7.
I made money. What am I gonna invest in? Stocks? No. Im going to invest in music.
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8.
Sure, give me an adventure and I'll ride it.
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9.
As soon as I became old enough to make my dreams my reality, I became a firm believer that the subconscious and the world outside of our flesh and blood is essentially the truth.
Melissa Auf der Maur
10.
For me going solo meant freedom to collaborate and do whatever I feel I'm good at doing. For me it was really not ever expanding as an artist, developing everything from my songwriting to my singing to my mission statement to my vision. I've been so inspired by all the creative freedom that it brings that I have no complaints.
Melissa Auf der Maur
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To me to be a solo artist means I can do so many new and exciting things and I feel very strongly that one must evolve and grow. I love being a bass player and I feel really good that I was able to spend a focused chapter defining that role, but I'm not someone that likes being in the same role forever.
Melissa Auf der Maur
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But everything you do in life has a downside.
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13.
The intentions of record companies are not good, from the musician's perspective.
Melissa Auf der Maur
14.
I sold my life to Capitol Records; it sucks.
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15.
I don't want a record company, but I need one, unfortunately.
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I've made a life and career as a professional musician.
Melissa Auf der Maur