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Quote by Phil Elvrum

“Profound thoughts and profound experiences get revealed to be tricks that we play on ourselves, and poetry gets revealed to be just, like, some dumb words that somebody put in an interesting order.”

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Phil Elvrum

Phil Elvrum, born on May 26, 1978, is a musician with a significant influence in the music industry. His unique musical style and talented compositions have won the favor of many listeners. more

“All the books on my shelves, when I would go to them to look for help with my anguish, they all just seemed so crass. They didn't get it. Those books don't understand. Nobody understands. The universe, nobody understands my agony, or my questioning, and it's this shift in what in the world around us could possibly be meaningful or helpful.”

World Book Helping Universe Meaningful Helpful Questioning Anguish

Author:Phil Elvrum

“The idea that musicians should be talking about politics is, in some ways, quite a sixties' idea. Music no longer has a vanguard role in youth culture.”

Culture Youth Musician

Author:Billy Bragg

“Death is natural, and it happens early for some people. I acknowledge that, and in the next sentence, reject it, because it just sucks. It hurts. I can at the same time acknowledge it as true, and then have my protest against it.”

People Natural Hurt Acknowledge Protest It Hurts

Author:Phil Elvrum

“I'm not ... pumped about being alive. But I don't think about suicide ever. I have a kid. I think that's just an automatic shut-off of that idea. In fact, I just instantly went into the necessities of parenting, and I think it's been very good for grief. Because it's a reality check, I guess. I have very real tasks that need immediate attention all the time.”

Thinking Real Reality Kids Grief Attention Suicide Very Good

Author:Phil Elvrum