I first discovered Three Imaginary Boys by The Cure sometime back in elementary school and have held both the album and the band in high esteem ever since.  Oddly, I only just discovered Three Imaginary Girls about a year ago, but they have somehow allowed me into their garden.  Other notable influences of mine include: John Cale, Leonard Cohen, The Church, PJ Harvey, The Doors, Lisa Germano, David Bowie, Michael J. Sheehy, Swans, The Go-Betweens, rioja, coffee, rain and autumn.