Ezra Koenig Quotes & Sayings

“Some people say video games rot your brain, but I think they work different muscles that maybe you don't normally use.”

“I don't like to generalize but I've had nothing but bad experiences with Mexican food in Europe.”

“I went to Columbia University because I knew I wanted to go to a school that was academically rigorous. I prided myself on getting good grades, but I also hated it.”

“Well, growing up in the '90s, my first true love was ska music.”

“Growing up listening to rap music, you almost feel like you should have haters. That's an important part of being a successful musician. It's a good thing, I guess.”

“Anyways, trying to express yourself to the press is often like arguing with a hysterical person.”

“I remember the first pangs of stress arriving at the end of school. Once I graduated I had to get a full-time job, worry about health insurance, saving money, paying rent - things I'd never thought about before.”

“In Europe, I always have fun bike riding in Amsterdam.”

“As an artist you have the luxury of maybe presenting an issue in a certain way, as opposed to actually solving it.”

“Playing 'Tetris' for 15 minutes is like meditation.”