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
Let the poets cry themselves to sleep, and all their tearful words will turn back into steam. Conor Oberst backcrypoet 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
Considering our history, I can think of nothing more American than an immigrant. Conor Oberst americanhistoryimmigrant Change image and share on social
I try to make all my songs good. I don't ever write one to finish one. A lot of protest songs end up that way, driven by some kind of emotional response. Conor Oberst driveemotionalend Change image and share on social
Art is basically communication, and I think everyone who's a music lover has had that experience where a record or a recording has kept you company when no one else is around. And I think that is what I'm hoping that people get out of my music. Conor Oberst artbasicallycommunication 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 always embrace the worst-case scenario. Conor Oberst badcaseembrace Change image and share on social
I think that, with anything creative, you should have the freedom to experiment, and that experimentation means not feeling totally responsible for how other people perceive it. Conor Oberst creativeexperimentexperimentation Change image and share on social
I like the Alice in Wonderland sculpture in Central Park. I love how it's been rained on forever and looks worn down by time. Conor Oberst alicecentralforever Change image and share on social
