Top 70 Quotes by Steve Earle

I don't really think in terms of obstacles. My biggest obstacle is always myself.

My politics were really radical when I was younger, and then I moderated like everyone else does when they start having kids.

I mainly read non-fiction, and that's probably because I have a huge amount of insecurity about my lack of education and the things I don't know.

I don't believe that songwriting has to be profound, but I truly believe that it's a crime for you to go outta your way for it not to be.

If I can get Me out of the way, I can do anything.

My dad was in a wheelchair and on oxygen for the last few years of his life.

I grew up counterculture. I'm essentially a hippie, and I'm essentially a folkie.

My spiritual system is 12-step programs. That's the only one I've ever had. I didn't have one before that.

All we do as songwriters is rewrite the songs that have impressed us till we find our own voice. It's part of learning the craft.

Music was very influential on me as a kid.