Amanda Palmer
Amanda Palmer is a performer, director, composer and musician who is best known for her role as front woman and keyboardist for internationally acclaimed punk cabaret band The Dresden Dolls. In 2008, Amanda released Who Killed Amanda Palmer, her debut solo album which was produced by Ben Folds. Current projects include a fine art photography book on which she is collaborating with esteemed author Neil Gaiman and a WKAP companion songbook, as well as a WKAP DVD (out 6/16/09). Amanda recently wrapped up a year-long tour that took her through sold out performances in Europe, the US, Australia, & New Zealand and most recently her epic set at Coachella. Live highlights of the last year include two epic performances with the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall, residency at the Famous Spiegeltent at Edinburgh, and a critically acclaimed performance at the 2009 Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival.
“Maybe we should stop asking how do we get people to pay for music, and start asking how do we let them pay for music? from Ted Talk”
“and I wonder does everyone else live this way a succession of tests a triumphant success each time I'm still intact at the end of the day”
“You know what’s really cool? Wake up every morning, decide what you feel like doing, and do it.”
“The pattern's laid out on the bedWith dozens of colors of threadBut you've got the needleI guess that's the point in the end”
“Life as it should be: all friends, all art, all music, all love, all the time.”
“i am not afraid.fuck safety.i rock on purpose ALL THE TIME”
“i know which side of the train i was on today.”