“Well, I don’t know what the term feminism actually means, to be honest. But I do know being a strong, independent, educated, tough, empathetic woman is as important as waking up in the morning. If feminism means pursuing your passions, developing your talents, destroying preconceived notions (especially your own), trusting yourself, sharpening your wit and common sense, avoiding reactionary foolishness, respect for yourself and for others, fighting for your beliefs, expanding your patience, accepting yourself and others, loving your family, and the questioning of any group requiring dogmatic allegiance, then I’m in.

One thing I know for sure: being a mother is the most important and difficult job in the world. Doesn’t matter if you’re single, married, or whatever your 9 to 5 circumstances are. Mothers should be celebrated and honoured.”

Josh Homme, when asked why feminism is important

(interview by wife Brody Dalle in BEAT Magazine, issue #7, June 2013. Original image property of BEAT.)