Carrie Brownstein Quotes
When real is gone, then there is no longer a litmus test for that which deviates from it. It's all real because it's all 'real.'
Brownstein, Carrie. "When Real Is Gone." NPR Music: Monitor Mix, National Public Radio, 19 Nov. 2008.
Carrie Rachel Brownstein is an American musician, actress, writer, director, and comedian. She first came to prominence as a member of the band Excuse 17 before forming the rock trio Sleater-Kinney. During a long hiatus from Sleater-Kinney, she formed the group Wild Flag. During this period, Brownstein wrote and appeared in a series of comedy sketches alongside Fred Armisen which were developed into the satirical comedy TV series Portlandia. The series went on to win Emmy and Peabody Awards. Sleater-Kinney eventually reunited; as of 2015 Brownstein was touring with the band as well as in support of her new memoir.