“Inspired by emotional longing and the quiet actions we hope may be noticed by the objects of our affection, Sainthood is about obsession with romantic ideals. We practice our sainthood in the hope that we will be rewarded with adoration.”
One day Autostraddle reader Kat Von Dyke from Montreal decided to ask Tegan & Sara ten questions about this little thing called Love, and Tegan & Sara decided to answer. That’s our first tip for catching ladies, btw: if you want to know, just ask! Now that you’re on the edge of your seat, re-applying your lipstick and tapping your Chuck Taylors to the beat of Frozen, let’s push on into this brilliant gem of internet magic.
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Tegan & Sara! (And thank you Kat Von Dyke, Audiostraddle’s Number One Answer About Love is YES WE LOVE YOU)
Tegan
1. What are the top 3 things you look for in a partner?
i) Humor.
ii) Job.
iii) No religious associations that interfere with spending Christmas at my house.
2. What is your favorite love song, and why?
“Tunnel of Love” by Bruce Springsteen. I just remember it at strange times. It’s fun to play Bruce Springsteen for new people you’re dating. He has an incredible effect on me, I instantly become more romantic when Bruce is on.
3. Do you believe in love at first sight?
Absolutely.
4. What is the most gracious act of kindness you’ve ever witnessed?
I spend a lot of time in airports. This has lowered my expectations of man in a lot of way. But I have to say that it’s in airports you often see incredible acts of kindness. I saw a man give up his seat to a women who was flying home to get to her child who was in the hospital once. That brought tears to my eyes.
5. What is the most meaningful “I love you” that has been spoken by you, or to you?
I like to wait to say “I love you” in a relationship. I think the longer the better. Truly I feel sad for people who say it too quickly. My preference would be to hear ” I love you ” during month 8 or 9. Draw it out. Make me wait.
6. Describe your ideal date with a girl.
Desert Springs.
7. What does a girl have to do to seduce you?
If a girl can make me laugh and has a job then I’m pretty much sold.
8. Steamy or romantic night?
Romance. Lasts longer.
9. What is the best cure for a break-up?
Get back on that horse.
10. A love story in a movie or a novel that describes yours the best?
I just read Potential and Likewise, two amazing graphic novels (I don’t really even LIKE graphic novels usually) by Ariel Schrag. Incredible. Can’t stop thinking about the books. It’s like my life was stolen from me and Ariel decided to write it out and pretend it was her life. I was so moved. Great books for anyone but if you’re between the ages of 13-30 and a girl and gay… you HAVE to get those books.
Sara
1. What are the top 3 things you look for in a partner?
i) A sense of humor
ii) Financially independent (has a job)
iii) has a book shelf with books on it (the joy of cooking and the Calvin & Hobbes collection does not count)
2. What is your favorite love song, and why?
TIE. Anything off of Lauryn Hill’s Miseducation record [The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill] or “I’m On Fire” by Bruce Springsteen.
3. Do you believe in love at first sight?
No, but i DO believe in lust at first sight.
4. What is the most gracious act of kindness you have witnessed?
The parents and volunteers and organizers here. All gracious and kind.
5. What is the most meaningful “I love you” that has been spoken by you, or to you?
I love you, when spoken by me.
6. Describe your ideal date with a girl.
Classic date. Dinner, drinks, exercise with romantic/steamy finish.
7. What does a girl have to do to seduce you?
It’s chemical, I need to be impressed on a cellular level.
8. Steamy or romantic night?
Steamy.
9. What is the best cure for a break-up?
The best cure is TIME. But… the first month: whiskey and a small dose of anti-anxiety medication. Second month: parental controls turned up high on your computer to avoid masochistic online stalking or moments of weakness with drunk dialing/texting/emailing. Third month: a break over. Take the look to the salon and pull yourself together.
10. A love story in a movie or a novel that describes yours best?
Want more Tegan and Sara? We’ve got the Sainthood album review and track by track review, as well as TWO interviews with Tegan and a special report from their Spinner takeover. Or if you’re more of a picture person, check out Robin’s amazing Autofocus photoshoot and our epic Tegan and Sara gallery.
