Quotes By Juliana Hatfield

I never really expected to win the hearts of the masses.

People make such a big deal about how people in bands look, especially if you're a girl.

People need meanings to everything. People want you to intellectualize every choice you make.

As long as there are religions, there are going to be people who are hiding their rottenness behind the veil of religion.

What happens when your dream comes true - when the spotlight is on and then it moves away?

I like visiting LA, but I wouldn't want to live there.

I still have a lot of those depressive thoughts, but now I have the foresight to tell myself, 'Don't think like that,' and things seem better.

It makes me feel good to have some comforting effect on someone that needs comfort.

My first guitar was a Gibson Challenger.

I still have all the faith and love for my music and yet I'm still playing places for kids.

Some of the songs are so crazy, the words are so crazy... it's hard to believe I was so crazy.

My knees are ticklish.

I tend to fall for the archetypal, talented, charismatic rock boy.

Baseball is more than a game. It's like life played out on a field.

When I did have a little bit of commercial success, it really didn't suit my temperament at all. I'm a terrible public person.

I'm full of contradictions.

To make big steps, you've got to take action yourself and not listen to other people.

Although I'm a huge fan of Ben Kweller, I don't think I'd cover one of his songs, simply because there's just so much of my own stuff I wanna do.

The way I see it, all the popular singers are strippers.

I'm a damaged person, but I have hope and a will to not give up.

David Ortiz is a genius. He's incredible to watch. Over and over, he hits home runs that are simply transcendent.

Writing helps me process things that are happening to me.

I'm totally committed to the cause of individuality. That's the only thing I stand by: independence.

My soul is fine, thanks.

I don't have anything to prove anymore. I don't have a record deal, no one has any expectations, I'm in a position of freedom. I don't need anyone's approval.

To me, success was not having to have a boss and not having a day job. I've been living my own version of success since the early '90s when I first got signed. I haven't had a job since then.

I'd just like to inspire people to be themselves and do what they want and not conform to the rigid guidelines of the music or entertainment business.

Just do what feels right.

Once I picked up an electric guitar, I lost interest in piano, and I just wanted to rock. I studied piano for so long, I got burned out on it.

I find myself a fascinating subject.