I've realized, you know, having turned 40, that rest is just as important as work. In fact, it's equally as important. Glen Hansard equallyfacthave Change image and share on social
And for some reason, when I'm sad, I do listen to Leonard Cohen, I do listen to Joni Mitchell. I do find myself going to the music that's actually reflecting my mood, as opposed to sticking on Motown, which might actually bring my mood up. Glen Hansard bringcohenfind share on social
Sometimes travelling really intensely for a long time is like having a continuous nervous breakdown. Glen Hansard breakdowncontinuousintensely Change image and share on social
What happens to us all, I think, when we pick up a pen, is that we just become snobs. Glen Hansard penpicksnob Change image and share on social
I only ever really take out my guitar when I'm miserable, which isn't necessarily a very good time to do it. Glen Hansard goodguitarmiserable Change image and share on social
I love the idea of leaving some of the original abstract thought in, because the problem is that when you pick up a pen you become a snob, your own worse critic. You edit yourself in a way that is non-creative. Glen Hansard abstractbadlycreative share on social
A song is like a saddle: you ride it for a while, and if it's the right kind of song you can sing it for the rest of your life. Glen Hansard kindliferest Change image and share on social
I've always felt that if I ever got cynical, I would have to stop making music because I'd just be poisoning the air. Glen Hansard aircynicalfelt Change image and share on social
I won't say I've closed the door on acting. Glen Hansard actclosedoor Change image and share on social
