Famous Vegans - Monica Richards

Monica Richards, 2009.

Monica Richards

She's an American singer, songwriter, artist and author. She was one of the first female singers in the Washington hardcore punk scene and is considered to be an icon of the goth subculture. She has been in several bands, including Madhouse, Strange Boutique and Faith and the Muse (together with William Faith). She also works as a solo artist, recording the 2007 album InfraWarrior and the 2011 album The Strange Familiar.

Monica Richard's song Like Animals from the album InfraWarrior.
The video was filmed and directed by her friend Rob at DIGImmortal Photo.

Quotes by Monica Richards:

When asked why she became vegan, she answered:

"Watching Peaceable Kingdom was the deciding factor for me - it merged the horror of factory farming with the emotional needs of animals, it clicked for me. Before that, the Disconnect was strong, loving baby chicks but eating chicken was not something I thought of. Now that I know what I know, I wish I had learned it all when I was a child..."

"In America, you’re surrounded by burgers and fries, and though it is getting slightly easier to find a veggie burger in the heartland, trying to get fresh, true meals is really rough. In Europe you have access to fresh food more often."

Quotes are from an interview with Faith and the Muse for Kilter magazine and her 2010 interview with All Things Girl.