I know too many musicians that have to tour on the same 10 songs, and they burn out. They get back to their house, and they have no reason to write new music. They are music'd out. — Justin Vernon Copy Share Image
I'd have to think about it, but I was listening to this Johnny Cash song today that Tom Waits wrote for him - I think that's the story. For some reason it's a thing that sticks in my brain. He's… — Justin Vernon Copy Share Image
The songs started as a soundscapes, and then came the words and music; each song took at least a year to make. — Justin Vernon Copy Share Image
Irony is based on insecurity; people like to not like things because they don't understand them. — Justin Vernon Copy Share Image
I'm barely at home enough to enjoy the simple lifestyle that I want to live. — Justin Vernon Copy Share Image
I told myself I never wanted to rent again. Even though it's a battle, I'm lucky cause I'm living in a cheaper part of… — Justin Vernon Copy Share Image
I feel like this thing [that] we're rocking back and forth like we're stuck in a snow bank and we all sort of know… — Justin Vernon Copy Share Image
I am generalizing, of course, but in hip-hop, it's like you get this shine for using the word "pussy" a billion times, and I… — Justin Vernon Copy Share Image
I'm really honored that Bon Iver gives me a platform to do whatever I want, but there's only so much time you can spend… — Justin Vernon Copy Share Image
Apple is not thinking different anymore, they are getting worse by the day. They've become bottom-dollar and you can see that transition easily. — Justin Vernon Copy Share Image
Licensing is how indie rock people make a living these days, so whatever about that. But I want good films and good placement for… — Justin Vernon Copy Share Image
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![“Licensing is how indie rock people make a living these days, so whatever about that. But I want good films and good placement for the songs because I want to be exclusive. I don't want to just sign it away because I don't want songs to lose meaning, but I'm also...I don't care [that] Wilco sold…” quote by Justin Vernon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/745/justin-vernon-4380_care_licensing-is-how-indie-rock-people-make_317128.jpg)