I think there are nice things about every era. I wish we could just take the nice things. Nellie McKay eranicething Change image and share on social
In high school, I was always into Jerry Lee Lewis, and they decided they needed a piano player for the jazz band. I had my little boogie-woogie thing that I did, so I did my little boogie-woogie thing. I had a very high-pitched voice. Nellie McKay bandboogiedecide share on social
There's a side of me that identifies with Aileen Wuornos. Nellie McKay aileenidentifyside Change image and share on social
I'm glad if people can listen to some music and maybe fix some prejudices of their own, just by thinking. Nellie McKay fixgladlisten Change image and share on social
I will say that art may well be the only thing that lasts, so I guess it's worth trying. Nellie McKay artguesslast Change image and share on social
In New York City, when they develop something, they never use the old buildings. It's so wasteful. Why not use what's there? Nellie McKay buildingcitydevelop Change image and share on social
In the hierarchy of instruments, if you're a harpist, you're considered someone with a brain much more than if you're a singer. Nellie McKay brainconsiderharpist Change image and share on social
Music can make the cerebral accessible, the subconscious hummable. It communicates our shared needs and desires as sentient beings better than any other medium. Nellie McKay accessiblebeingcerebral Change image and share on social
I'd love to give my music to someone who really likes to wow the crowd. I feel like half the time I just want to hide in the dressing room! Nellie McKay crowddressfeel Change image and share on social
Less money for public media means less access to the arts. Nellie McKay accessartmean Change image and share on social
