It's understandable why someone would like their entertainment to provide an escape from modern day worries and the reality of war. We feel this record creates a healthy opportunity to process some of these emotions rather than deny them. — Eddie Vedder Copy Share Image
It's more like you write what comes to you... You try to reflect the mood of the songs. Take 'Rearviewmirror', we start off with the music and it kinds of propels the lyrics. It made me feel like I was… — Eddie Vedder Copy Share Image
Things like guitars and ukuleles, you should never part with it, because there will probably be good, healthy times spent, just playing and writing. — Eddie Vedder Copy Share Image
No music is going to stop the war. What's going to stop the war is a large amount of body bags, or a large… — Eddie Vedder Copy Share Image
I used to kind of blame someone for not being able to get through that - I'm talking about the addiction part - but… — Eddie Vedder Copy Share Image
I'm not having to show off or make a point about how good I am at doing something. I think I've always kind of… — Eddie Vedder Copy Share Image
I'm over smoking. You know, I feel like I've gone on long hikes and gotten to the top of the mountain and I'm looking… — Eddie Vedder Copy Share Image
Sometimes, whether you like it or not, people elevate you. It's real easy to fall. — Eddie Vedder Copy Share Image
I feel like we have to keep our eyes on the road. Being nostalgic is like taking an offramp and getting a sandwich -… — Eddie Vedder Copy Share Image
There's been times when I've been standing in a line at a movie and someone's hit me with something really heavy about someone really… — Eddie Vedder Copy Share Image
When you're out in the desert, you can't believe the amount of stars. Are you busy as a bee? Do not even have time… — Eddie Vedder Copy Share Image
