“Some folks believe that hardship breeds artistic creativity. I don't buy it. One can put up with poverty for a while when one is young, but it will inevitably wear a person down.”

American musician and artist of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, best known for his work as the frontman of the influential new wave band Talking Heads. His music blends avant-garde experimentation with accessible pop sensibilities, while his solo work explores themes of alienation, creativity, and urban life through unconventional songwriting and production.