Music was always the distraction, so it was the obvious choice to pursue. My dad always said to find a job I love to do, that way it wouldn't feel like a job. So I did that. Jason Mraz choicedaddistraction Change image and share on social
My whole career began because I was always putting my music on the Internet. By the time I had my first tour, I had an audience everywhere I went, because people were listening online. I started with a website, Jasonmraz.com, pre-YouTube. You could e-mail me directly, and I would send you a CD. Jason Mraz audiencebegincareer share on social
When I was in high school, The Dave Matthews Band was a local band, and that was the first time I was starting to connect with a live band that was something that wasn't on the radio or TV. Jason Mraz bandconnectdave Change image and share on social
Well, my view before was a Western view, and I certainly understand marriage equality and civil rights, equal rights for all, but having visited developing nations and some of the poorest nations in the world, I realize how deep it goes and how much work really needs to be done to create equality for all. Jason Mraz civilcreatedeep share on social
I guess my music career is my personal life. You know, I've always been a writer who wants to write about my experiences. And so this experience being added to that, I - I want to live extraordinary experiences. And when I give advice to people, I want it to be sage advice. Jason Mraz addadvicecareer share on social
I call it sacred geometry. When everything's just right and it feels really balanced, so that when it unfolds to the next part, you feel totally familiar and at ease within the song. Jason Mraz balancecallease Change image and share on social
Sometimes you forget where the heck you are but when you get on stage, you know by the look on the people's faces and the accent in their voices where you might be. Jason Mraz accentfaceforget Change image and share on social
Getting on stage is a bonus, that's my therapy, that's when I can tell stories and it all makes sense. Jason Mraz bonusmakesense Change image and share on social
Paul McCartney and John Lennon would often write a song a day, so I have the same workmanlike philosophy. Jason Mraz dayjohnlennon Change image and share on social
I think these days, new artists have a tendency to try to cut corners. Jason Mraz artistcornercut Change image and share on social