Pop Quiz: Jenny Lewis

Pop Quiz: Jenny Lewis

Aidin Vaziri | As the lead singer of indie rock darlings Rilo Kiley, Jenny Lewis spent most of last year on the road touring behind the group's breakthrough album, "More Adventurous," and warming up the stage for a set of arena shows with Coldplay. Now the 30-year-old former child star is setting off on her first solo tour in support of her brilliant debut, "Rabbit Fur Coat," recorded with the Watson Twins, out this week on Bright Eyes leader Conor Oberst's Team Love label.


Jenny Lewis
Q: First off, are you the real JT LeRoy?
A: Yes, I have the raccoon penis around my neck right now. That whole thing is amazing, though. I'm so happy that you can still fool the masses.
Q: I'm not. He e-mailed me a bunch of times, so I feel duped that an imaginary person said they liked my writing. That leaves me with just two real fans, one of which may be a dog.
A: That's awesome.
Q: It's kind of like getting to open for Coldplay but then having no one in the audience while you're on. You can relate.
A: I can. Actually, it's more like there's someone in the audience but they're eating a hot dog.
Q: You mean they found the hot dog more interesting than you?
A: Certainly more delicious.
Q: You would think Coldplay fans would take any opportunity to look up and see an actual girl.
A: That's a good joke. You know, I think there were some people there who were open. But when you're staring down 10,000 people, for me at least, I tend to focus on the negative.