Billy Callahan: He's the fucking bestest

Popmatters does an "email interview" with an either very drunk Bill Callahan or a guy with his tongue firmly in cheek:

PM: What has most influenced the way you tell stories in your songs?

BC: Probably journalism from the likes of A.J. Leibling and songs from the likes of Tom T. Hall. And also Mad Magazine.

PM: A friend and I recently came to the conclusion that you, Stephin Merritt and John Darnielle are the most important songwriters of our generation. How do you feel about this meaningless coronation, and the company it puts you in?

BC: I'd rather be with Lady Sovereign and Joanna Newsom.