But, I do often feel like I'm hitching my wagon to other folks stars. Inferior pay, higher expectations from the people around them, condescending attitudes from men. I don't necessarily think that women in the music industry have a worse gig than women anywhere, but I do think that they all are pretty poorly off. Hard to say. In the world of engineering, I have noticed, there are suddenly a lot more women behind live boards, but very few in session studios.
Men seem very reluctant to allow women into that role, at least in Portland.
I try to make records that are fun to work on and good listening. The project and production is a big part of the process for me. It's a little goofy, but I think the message is, Joy. Happiness is the absence of unhappiness. Life is short, enjoy yourself,and don't do things that make yourself or other people unhappy, because it is what you carry around with you.