Live live live on DCist, Dave Weigel vs. Edie Sedgwick:

The last time I saw you, you hectored the audience when they clapped for you: “Make me work for it!” What’d you mean?

That’s just banter. I’m always super self-conscious that people aren’t enjoying themselves. Why are they nodding? Are they thinking, “what is this shit?” I try and break down the air of formality that’s separating me from the audience and, maybe, causing that. It’s especially vital in D.C., which is full of serious thinkers thinking seriously about music. And all of them at all ages shows! I only want to play 25 and up shows to drunk people. It’d be easier. I need people to think less, and party more. P period A period R period T period Y period. So I try and inject element of fun into what can be ritualistic and even boring. I’ve seen at least a million bands, maybe 2 million. Maybe I can turn this event, which can be as boring as going to church, into something memorable: “Oh, this weird guy did this weird show, and I hated it.” Hate it, as long as you remember it!