I remember having to quit school and quit my job. I just sort of moved all my stuff into other people's places. Within, like, six months, I was able to earn enough money from touring to rent a place again. Conor Oberst earnjobmoney share on social
When I was younger, I was somewhat of an idealist. I guess I'm a little bit more of a realist now. I think there's a lot that can be done to make the world a better place, but it's more about choosing your battles. Conor Oberst battlebitechoose share on social
When you look at what people consider success in the music industry, it's just terrible music. Conor Oberst industrymusicpeople Change image and share on social
I enjoy recording and performing, but it's the songwriting that I love most. Conor Oberst enjoyloveperform Change image and share on social
I keep my eyes closed a lot when I'm singing because sometimes it's distracting to see people. Conor Oberst closedistracteye Change image and share on social
If the world could remain within a frame like a painting on the wall, I think we'd see the beauty then and stand staring in awe. Conor Oberst awebeautyframe Change image and share on social
I've cried, and you'd think I'd be better for it, but the sadness just sleeps, and it stays in my spine the rest of my life. Conor Oberst cryhavelife Change image and share on social
I really just want to be warm yellow light that pours over everyone I love. Conor Oberst lightlovepour Change image and share on social
If there's a song that stops meaning anything to me, then I'll quit playing it. Conor Oberst meanplayquit Change image and share on social