I'm an example of someone who never made it to university. I did have this dream to be a musician. I felt that this dream had an expiration date. Eddie Vedder datedreamexpiration Change image and share on social
That's part of the curse: If you're gonna play the song, you better play it. I've tried to phone in 'Jeremy' a few times, and it's tough. It doesn't work. Eddie Vedder cursegonnahave Change image and share on social
There's been times when I've been standing in a line at a movie and someone's hit me with something really heavy about someone really close and how our music has helped them get through it. Even in our darkest moments we try and find something beautiful. Eddie Vedder beautifulclosedark share on social
Sometimes, whether you like it or not, people elevate you. It's real easy to fall. Eddie Vedder easyelevatefall Change image and share on social
I think the hardest thing about making music now is being a great dad at the same time. There's an insanity that goes with writing - a mad scientist thing that you have to go through - and sacrificing a kid's upbringing to do that is not an option. Eddie Vedder dadgreathard share on social
I had actually been going to Hawaii for quite a while before I ever picked up the uke. I think with anything new you're going to get more enjoyment out of it if it comes to you quickly, and the uke facilitates that. Eddie Vedder enjoymentfacilitatehawaii share on social
If I'm not on tour or in the studio, I'm in nature somewhere, usually some kind of ocean. Playing music has afforded me that. It's not lost on me that it's a tremendous opportunity to be able to spend your life being surrounded by nature. Eddie Vedder affordkindlife share on social
No matter how good you are, at some point your kids are gonna have to create their own independence and think that Mom and Dad aren't cool, just to establish themselves. That's what adolescence is about. They're gonna go through that no matter what. Eddie Vedder adolescencecoolcreate share on social
People on death row, the treatment of animals, women's right to choose. So much in America is based on religious fundamentalist Christianity. Grow up! This is the modern world! Eddie Vedder americaanimalbase Change image and share on social
At a certain point, you realize you have a responsibility more behind yourself and your need for adrenaline. I'm glad I did things in my 20s that were more reckless. Eddie Vedder 20sadrenalineglad Change image and share on social
