Jake Shears
Jake Shears

I hope that I do make music that can speak to anyone. I don't just want to play for a queer crowd.

Jake Shears
Jake Shears

I do think it's possible to change people's minds - it's one of my goals with my music.

Jake Shears
Jake Shears

One of my favorite venues is the Bowery Ballroom in New York. I love the room; there's a tiny stage, but I really like the feel of it.

Jake Shears
Jake Shears

I'm not the easiest person in the world to be partners with. I'm never home. I'm constantly running around the world. I can be impatient. I have a temper. I'm, like, self-obsessed. I'm irritable, self-absorbed.

Jake Shears
Jake Shears

Ween is in my top five and have always been a huge inspiration.

Jake Shears
Jake Shears

It is a lot of fun being in the Scissor Sisters.

Jake Shears
Jake Shears

Lord knows, I love a brainless pop song.

Jake Shears
Jake Shears

All I really care about is making great music and putting on great shows. I think, to do that, you have to be fearless. It certainly doesn't help to be insecure.

Jake Shears
Jake Shears

I get a little teary on stage sometimes. It can be really emotional when it dawns on you that people are singing along and having fun.

Jake Shears
Jake Shears

I've grown to love L.A. It was a really touchy transition. It was not the easiest. It took me some years to love it.

Jake Shears
Jake Shears

L.A. will never, ever, ever, ever be my town. It'll never be my town. It's not New York.

Jake Shears
Jake Shears

Being able to afford getting groceries - it frees people up to be creative. I think when you're spending 16 hours of every day to pay your rent and get food, I just don't see where there's time outside of that to be creative and make things.