Michael Stipe: 'I often find myself at a loss for words' – interview | Music | The Observer

via guardian.co.uk

I liked this piece because it was in-depth and detailed for any real fans of his long storied career out there. I was revealing to learn about his moods and his addiction to creating sculpture and New York. In particular, I liked the description of his siblings and him watching the news during the Vietnam War during the '60's and having his mother instruct them to watch carefully in case they should see their father. "We would of course sit there and go, 'I think I saw him' over and over again."

I also really liked the last words in the piece too: "New York can do that to you, "he says smiling. "You come here to change the world, but you end up changing yourself."

Poignant and real.

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