Sue Tompkins Quotes

I probably protect myself by not asking myself too much.

Sometimes I start with music on and then I get distracted because I'm working to a different rhythm; I'm not working to myself. So, I don't have music on when I'm working.

I like actual songs and bands, but it's usually parts, like the production, the bassline, the drums, that I'm really attracted to.

I started using Notes [on my iPhone] but I do a lot of hand written notes. It's a very slow, accumulative thing.

Performances have a bit of a life and a time scale to themselves.

I'm one who needs to be in the space [for] a sense of place and order. It's crucial.

I don't analyze too much, because then I'll question, 'Why do I write down all of these random little phrases?'

I'm not really interested in making someone endure a performance or stand there for too long. I like to think about the length.