“I've always had this vision that the touring lifestyle is so unsustainable. But I have faith that I can do it, and I don't become a victim of my job or my work. And I can remove my self-worth from what I make and how many people show up.” PeopleI CanSelfShowsJobsCan DoVisionVictimLifestyleSelf WorthRemoveHave FaithTouringI Can Do ItMy Self Worth Author:Thao Nguyen
“It's really easy to not be satisfied with your work, or people, or anything, but I really embrace the idea of not having to want [anything]. Not because you're denying yourself anything, but because it [everything] is already there.” PeopleWantIdeasEasyEmbraceSatisfiedDenying Yourself Author:Thao Nguyen
“I feel I must acknowledge that gay people are, generally speaking, funnier, more self-sufficient, and better in crises and I should step aside and let them handle the business whenever it comes up.” PeopleFeelsShouldSelfStepsGayCrisisCome UpHandleAcknowledgeSufficientGay PeopleSelf Sufficient Author:Thao Nguyen
“Because I grew up trapped in the suburbs 8 miles outside of D.C. and I've never seen what people who live in D.C. look like.” PeopleLooksGrewGrew UpMilesTrappedSuburbs8 Mile Author:Thao Nguyen
“If you're a woman musician, that is your qualifier. I've had people come up to me and say, "You're good for a girl." My only issue is, when that stereotype and stigma already exists, sometimes it's perpetuated by people who may not really play guitar. You somehow need to transcend that division of gender.” PeopleSometimesGirlMusicianGenderStereotypeStigma Author:Thao Nguyen
“I think I'm more effective as an activist if I stay in music, to be honest. Music, the way it reaches people and transcends divisions, is a really effective and powerful forum.” PeopleThinkingPowerfulHonestBeing HonestActivistIf I Stay Author:Thao Nguyen
“I think meditating on tour is integral. It's a priority, because everything is so chaotic, and the calmer you stay, the calmer everybody is. Sometimes I do it hotel lobbies, or in corners, and I try to find moments. It's not ideal when people come out and almost step on you.” PeopleThinkingTryingSometimesMomentsPrioritiesHotelChaotic Author:Thao Nguyen
