Quotes by Ben Hopkins

Rather than writing about my experiences with other people, Ugly Cherries is the first song Ive ever written about myself. Its a confrontation: an attempt to unpack my own queerness with humor and self care.

When I started playing music, I was more of a character. Now Im just me with a cool outfit on. Im more comfortable being myself.

I think that when youre queer, you grow up with these kinds of men who might have made you feel small because of who you are. They could be part of your family, or somebody on the street, or a teacher.