Green is a singer-songwriter from New York, best known as one half of the group the Moldy Peaches, whose music featured on the soundtrack to the film “Juno”. His solo album “Sixes and Sevens” is out now on Rough Trade records.
- 1 Does art make a difference?
- Art is a force like strength, magic or politics. It is embodied by humans – those who desire to arrange the physical world in accordance with their own internal mojo.
- 2 Should politics and art mix?
- Every family and workplace is a microcosm of government. Every piece of artwork carries a political transmission that is inferred from the context in which it is displayed. Politics is ultimately an emotional construct.
- 3 Is your work for the many or for the few?
- It is conceived to entertain myself and those that I know personally. There is no way that I can approximate the emotional response that strangers will have to it. However, I am not surprised that others identify with me. I am running low on solipsism.
- 4 If you were world leader, what would be your first law?
- Combine President’s Day with election day. Why should it be that so many Americans are discouraged from leaving work to vote in the presidential election, when they are given a work holiday to commemorate former presidents?
- 5 Who would be your top advisers?
- My mum and my girlfriend. Harsh words and a voice I can trust.
- 6 What, if anything, would you censor?
- People who want to be racist or rapists. I’d put my fist down when it came to snuff films and other radioactive garbage.
- 7 If you had to banish one public figure, who would it be?
- Surely I would not allow Alanis Morissette to sing within ten miles of me.
- 8 What are the rules that you live by?
- Try not to be sentimental, and always accept gifts. Apply cologne before bed for good dreams.
- 9 Do you love your country?
- In the words of Leonard Cohen: “I love the country but I can’t stand the scene.”
- 10 Are we all doomed?
- It doesn’t seem that we are. But even a small redistribution of wealth (say, 5 per cent) would serve to relax the fears of most people.
Post this article to
We want to encourage people to comment on our content and to exchange views with other readers and hope this will be done on a courteous basis. However, if you encounter posts which are offensive please let us know by emailing comments@newstatesman.co.uk and we will take swift action where necessary.
