I was living on the wrong side of the tracks in Evanston, Illinois, in a home for boys. We had these Jackson 5 records. I really related to their voices - they were about my age, but they were doing it. — 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
