On advocating for new artists' rights: "New artists and producers and writers need work, and they need to be likable and get booked in sessions, and they can't make noise — but if I can, then I'm going to . . . I know that it seems like I'm very loud about this, but it's because someone has to be."
On sexism in the music industry: "No one's going to start out being perfectly educated on the intricacies of gender politics. The key is that people are trying to learn, and that's great. No one's going to get it perfect, but, God, please try."