When I was nominated for a Grammy, my label dropped me - I have a wariness about trying for a hit. — Tift Merritt Copy Share Image
Sometimes when you're writing on a ukulele, you're in a totally new land, rhythmically or melodically. — Tift Merritt Copy Share
I think that there are a lot of things that come along with being a musician, but I don't want to whine about them.… — Tift Merritt Copy Share
I think you need a concrete, real-world metaphor to talk about inner life without feeling like a jerk. — Tift Merritt Copy Share
In France, I discovered that I love writing in the city. There's such an intensity to being in the city that matches the intensity… — Tift Merritt Copy Share
France was very opposite of the show-business experience I'd been living; I was anonymous and alone. I wore no makeup, wore the same clothes… — Tift Merritt Copy Share
The thought of making work that's easily consumed and quickly forgotten - what's the point? I want my work to be cohesive, to age… — Tift Merritt Copy Share
I wanted to dedicate myself completely to the things that matter to me and let everything else go, and I think that's a really… — Tift Merritt Copy Share
You can always boil down the life of a musician to touring, playing, and writing. — Tift Merritt Copy Share
I really love music, and I definitely love playing music and getting to be a part of music. — Tift Merritt Copy Share
I don't want to be overly philosophical, but I think there are things you earn for yourself as you go. — Tift Merritt Copy Share
I travel in a Ford Econoline van with a trailer. So it's not quite so glamorous. — Tift Merritt Copy Share
