I think there's a danger, for me at least, in retreating and going inward and depression. I have to stay diligent against that tendency. Conor Oberst dangerdepressiondiligent Change image and share on social
Art is essentially communication. It doesn't exist in a vacuum. That's why people make art, so other people can relate to it. Conor Oberst artcommunicationessentially Change image and share on social
In many ways Bright Eyes is really a studio project. We form bands to tour, but it really is - you know, we take the songs and we figure out how to decorate them and it's all in the studio; we build the songs that way. Conor Oberst bandbrightbuild share on social
Movement has been one of the few constants in my life, and I always feel a great sense of optimism when I set off to a new place. Conor Oberst constantfeelgreat Change image and share on social
To me, a political song is also a personal song. Most political activism has been driven by empathy for other people and the desire for a world that's less divisive. Even if songs aren't overtly political, they can make a listener more empathetic. Conor Oberst activismdesiredivisive share on social
Although Omaha is my birthplace and the place I grew up, I don't see myself spending extended amounts of time there. I feel almost more comfortable and more at peace in New York. Conor Oberst amountbirthplacecomfortable Change image and share on social
I would prefer to be a little nervous, because when you stop being nervous is kind of when you stop caring. Conor Oberst carekindnervous Change image and share on social
There's all body types, but there's just one size. Conor Oberst bodysizetype Change image and share on social
I've always been slightly preoccupied with death or whatever those kind of silly big questions people will tell you to not spend your time worrying about. Conor Oberst bigdeathhave Change image and share on social
I have a car in Nebraska. When I bought it, they gave me a satellite radio, and there's an 'indie-rock' station. It's just nothing I'm interested in. Conor Oberst buycargive Change image and share on social
