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Singer-songwriter

Conor Oberst, born on February 15, 1980, in Omaha, Nebraska, is a talented singer-songwriter known for his unique musical style and profound lyrics. He is a prominent figure in the independent music scene and has gained recognition for his contributions to the industry.

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“For a song I was bought Now I lie when I talk With a careful eye on the cue card. Onto a stage I was pushed, With my sorrow well rehearsed. So give me all your pity and your money, now (all of it).”

Giving Wells Eye Lying Song Stage Sorrow Give Me Careful Pity Cards

Author:Conor Oberst

“i keep drinking the ink from my pen and i'm balancing history books up on my head but it all boils down to one quotable phrase if you love something give it away”

Ifs Giving Book Drinking Phrases Pens Ink History Books

Author:Conor Oberst

“It's in vogue to have a cause and give money in charity. But to actually speak up and say something like, I'm pissed about this" - that doesn't seem to be very popular unless you're writing a blog or tweeting.”

Giving Writing Seems Speak Causes Charity Blogs Vogue Very Popular

Author:Conor Oberst

“Hip-hop music has done a very good job of maintaining the political context, where they stand and not giving a sh-t what people think.”

People Thinking Giving Done Jobs Political Very Good Hip Hop Hips Hops Good Job Maintaining Hip Hop Music

Author:Conor Oberst

“My feeling is that I think writers in general tend to be self-conscious and it takes a bit of a leap of faith or just not giving a sh-t to write something you know people are going to criticize.”

People Thinking Knows Giving Writing Self Feelings Bits Conscious Criticize Leap Self Conscious Leap Of Faith

Author:Conor Oberst

“My favorite rhymes are sort of half-rhymes where you might just get the vowel sound the same, but it's not really a true rhyme. That gives you far more flexibility to capture the feeling you're trying to express. But sometimes it's best not to have any rhyme.”

Giving Trying Sometimes Feelings Might Sound Half My Favorite Capture Rhyme Flexibility Vowels

Author:Conor Oberst

“When I run into a person or a kid that comes up and gives me the spiel about, 'Hey, I got your record at this time in my life, and it really helped me,' that stuff totally still rings true. If you're standing there talking to someone, it's really easy to tell if they're being authentic or not. And that's great.”

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Author:Conor Oberst

“If you love something, give it away...”

Ifs Giving Bright Eyes

Author:Conor Oberst

About the Author

Born: February 15, 1980
Known for: Singer-songwriter
Quotes: 179

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