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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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“The world's become a little too mean.”

World Mean Littles

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“There was this book I read and loved, The story of a ship Who sailed around the world and found That nothing else exists Beyond its own two sails And wooden shell And what is held within. All else is sure to pass. We clutch and grasp And debate what's truly permanent.”

World Two Book Stories Found Debate Ships Around The World Permanent Shells Sail Clutch

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“Popular music is all about traveling at the speed of you and elevating the individual as the highest thing in the world.”

World Individual Highest Music Is Speed Popular Music Elevating

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“I think our music is more about seeing ourselves in each other and trying to find a more humanistic viewpoint for the world.”

Thinking World Trying Seeing Music Is Viewpoints Humanistic

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“I'm not the most technically savvy person in the world. Like, I'm not good at troubleshooting when stuff happens to my digital music.”

World Persons Happens Stuff Digital Savvy Stuff Happens Digital Music

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“Music becomes very personal. When you marry a message you want to send out into the world with good music, all of a sudden you have a very potent way of delivering your message.”

World Way Want Messages Music Is Delivering

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“I definitely think religion is responsible for a lot of the evils of the world. I mean that's not really in debate. But at the same time, I think whatever gets you through the day, whatever helps you make sense of life I'm not gonna begrudge my grandmother with her rosary beads. It works for them. And at the end of the day, I don't claim to know the answer to anything.”

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“If the world could remain within a frame like a painting on the wall, I think we'd see the beauty then and stand staring in awe.”

Ifs Thinking World Fear Painting Wall Staring Awe

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“Once you realize that everyone is in the same boat, that everyone is just as insecure and childlike as everyone else, that all these jokers in D.C. ruining our world are just greedy kids grabbing for marbles - I think that realization means you're an adult.”

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“Joe Arpaio needs no help from me getting attention. For years he has been a beacon of bigotry and intolerance for all the world to see. The list of human and civil-rights abuses he’s committed in Maricopa County is long and well documented.”

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“To me, a political song is also a personal song. Most political activism has been driven by empathy for other people and the desire for a world that's less divisive. Even if songs aren't overtly political, they can make a listener more empathetic.”

People Ifs World Has Beens Political Desire Song Empathy Driven Activism Listeners Empathetic Political Activism

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“When I was younger, I was somewhat of an idealist. I guess I'm a little bit more of a realist now. I think there's a lot that can be done to make the world a better place, but it's more about choosing your battles.”

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About the Author

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

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