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
The muse holds no appointments. You can never call on it. I don't understand people who get up at 9 o'clock in the morning, put on the coffee and sit down to write. Glen Hansard appointmentcallclock Change image and share on social
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
My life at home is super simple. My local bar with my mates, cooking for my mother, making tables, planting vegetables: It's the classic idea of the artistic existence. Glen Hansard artisticbarclassic Change image and share on social
Sometimes you give birth to something or you're part of a team that gives birth to an idea, and it grows and has a whole life of its own, and you feel grateful. It's just so humbling. Glen Hansard birthfeelgive 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
I guess in a way I just feel blessed to be able to make music. Glen Hansard blessfeelguess Change image and share on social
Our imagination just needs space. It's all it needs, that moment where you just sort of stare into the distance where your brain gets to sort of somehow rise up. Glen Hansard braindistanceimagination Change image and share on social