Inspirational Quotes, Motivational Sayings, and Wise Words for Daily Inspiration

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I think jazz was just seeking respect and validity because a lot of people didn't believe it was a viable art form, and then they got a lot of attention in Europe. A lot of bands that can't catch flies in the US have these followings in Europe, [but] it's less and less the case. American audiences are way more sophisticated and adventurous than anyone thinks that they are.

Andrew Bird's Popular Quotes

Playing the violin and singing and whistling are just three different ways of making sound.

- Andrew Bird

I think life is a wondrous thing. I'm happy to try pretty hard.

- Andrew Bird

If something gets under my own skin, and keeps reoccurring, it starts to take on a certain weight and value, and I think, "I have to put this in the …

- Andrew Bird

Most of the songs that I appreciate are lyrically vague.

- Andrew Bird

There's a lot of interesting words, nomenclatures, in science.

- Andrew Bird

I'm into lately being a little less precious about writing and being like, "Okay, what if I just locked myself in my room, pretend that there's someo…

- Andrew Bird

Sometimes I think I don't have much choice in the matter. It's just what happens, and I'm following my instincts the whole time.

- Andrew Bird

I just pay attention to what's in my head. That's my number-one rule.

- Andrew Bird

I really believe there's more honesty in one live show than there may be in my whole output.

- Andrew Bird