Nellie McKay
Nellie McKay
Nell Marie "Nellie" McKay is a British-born American singer-songwriter, actress, and former stand-up comedian, noted for her critically acclaimed albums, and for her Broadway debut in The Threepenny Opera. Her music has showcased different genres, from jazz to rap and disco to funk...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionJazz Singer
Date of Birth13 April 1982
CountryUnited States of America
culture sadistic form
The civilised cultures are the most cruel. It's the same with education - often it breeds sadistic forms of cruelty.
You know, I wanted to get married, and so I - but I, you know, I realize no matter what you want, it's kind of a fantasy.
best hooks oftentimes rarely record
I don't listen to much rap, really. I can rarely listen to a whole record of it, because musically, it's very formulaic, and oftentimes it doesn't have the best hooks on every track.
decided high jerry lee needed player
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.
beyond expect given goes maybe music sure time
I'm not sure I know how to make music anymore. Maybe you're given a window into things for a time, and beyond that maybe it goes away. Why should you expect it to stay?