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“It's like you don't know you're making a record unless you're half-killing yourself.”

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Andrew Bird, born on July 11, 1973, is an accomplished American musician known for his unique blend of folk, jazz, blues, and classical music elements. He is celebrated for his distinctive melodies and lyrics. more

“What I was trying to say in that bit, without saying it out loud, is that there were things - you're right, everything is very politicized these days, literally down to what kind of coffee you drink - that I used to fight with people about. And by the way, not just people like Republicans and Christians, but liberal friends of mine and very radical left-wing types, and alternative, indie types.”

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Author:Patton Oswalt

“I still play solo shows. And some of those shows are still some of the best, most gratifying shows.”

Stills Play Shows Solo

Author:Andrew Bird

“I haven't had that many people onstage for a while, and I'm looking forward to that. They're all such creative musicians in their own right. They're all complete individuals. They're not just a pick-up band. They all have their own thing going on.”

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Author:Andrew Bird

“People who are thinking about your music almost as much as you are, that almost never happens.”

People Thinking Happens Thinking About You

Author:Andrew Bird

“You can build up expectations for a song before you record it, and then it's like nothing's good enough in the studio.”

Enough Song Records Expectations Studios Good Enough

Author:Andrew Bird

“I have some irrepressible pop impulses to write an appealing, concise song. And I also have some irrepressible kind of restlessness as well, and I need to keep myself interested. When I'm left to my own devices, there's a struggle.”

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Author:Andrew Bird

“Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.”

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Author:Gordon B. Hinckley

“There's always that struggle between me wanting to keep [song] new and fresh and then be - I can never get with pop songs being so repetitive.”

I Can Song Struggle Pops Repetitive Pop Song

Author:Andrew Bird

“I'm coming from a place that's more experimental and indulgent already, so for the last 10 years, it's been more like, "How can I defend my own sensibilities by writing a nugget of a little catchy pop song?" That's how I'm stretching myself, by writing something really simple.”

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Author: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.”

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Author:Andrew Bird

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