“Pronouns really don't matter in a song - 'I' or 'he' or 'she' or even ...” — Conor Oberst Quote

“Pronouns really don't matter in a song - 'I' or 'he' or 'she' or even subscribing a lyric to an inanimate object.”

“It seems like everything I do musically I tend to lose a few fans and gain a few fans, and it all kind of evens out.”

“I really believe in the way the energy can consolidate in certain geographical spots. You can find it in a lot of different places, beautiful natural spots, or if you look at Islam or Judaism or Christianity, these ideas of holy places.”

“One has to take initiative in life to achieve what he or she wants.”

“I don't want to see a kid get hurt trying to imitate me or trying to do something he or she has seen one of my peers do.”

“When a child is out of control, he or she needs you, the parent, to make them feel safe.”