I just try to make as much money as possible. However I can do it. With as much integrity as I can… — Kurt Vile Copy Share Image
When I leave a recording session, there is usually a lot of paranoia or superstition on my part, like I'm afraid to… — Kurt Vile Copy Share Image
My cousin used to make fun of me for liking stuff like C+C Music Factory. I didn't have any tapes; I just… — Kurt Vile Fun Copy Share Image
When I write, I tend to tap into this human wondering vibe that could come off negative, but it's really not. — Kurt Vile Copy Share Image
I was used to hanging out late after playing a gig - you mix adrenaline with alcohol and you can stay up… — Kurt Vile Adrenaline Copy Share Image
Life is mortal. There are all these rewards and consequences. Sometimes you embrace them, and sometimes they knock you over. — Kurt Vile Consequences Copy Share Image
Finger-picking, in general, is a hypnotic thing. I feel like I'm more A.D.D. all the time, so the music has to be… — Kurt Vile Copy Share Image
I like a well-rounded life. All of this work is kind of useless if you don't have something good to come home… — Kurt Vile Copy Share Image
I think that I identify with Philadelphia for a lot of reasons. Without even thinking about it, I called myself 'Philly's Constant… — Kurt Vile Funny Copy Share Image
It was just the next logical step from making succinct pop songs. What do you do after that? You make pop songs… — Kurt Vile Copy Share Image
Some people think they are such geniuses and just thought of that. They think they are so smart, like they say "All… — Kurt Vile Genius Copy Share Image
I'll know when a song's really awesome, for sure, and I get super stoked, and I'm so high when I'm hearing it… — Kurt Vile Awesome Copy Share Image
On one level, we're on Matador, but our amps still might explode on stage, or they'll be an echo in the mic.… — Kurt Vile Copy Share Image
My family was always playing music; I always enjoyed it. My cousin, who is a little older than me, he started playing… — Kurt Vile Copy Share Image
I find that I get nervous before I play. Even sound checks can give me anxiety and screw with my mind. But… — Kurt Vile Acoustic guitar Copy Share Image
Philly's busy enough. There are tons of record stores and record-head friends and plenty of D.I.Y. shows. It's a place where people… — Kurt Vile Bands Copy Share Image
When I first got the record deal, I thought it felt like I won the lottery. But I always worked hard at… — Kurt Vile Copy Share Image
Even when I played in little league as a kid, I liked making friends, but I didn't want to be there, really. — Kurt Vile Baseball Copy Share Image
It's gotta feel natural. I'm always into that, and after awhile, if I am working on a song too long and trying… — Kurt Vile Copy Share Image
Critics always get the lyrics wrong in reviews, which is amusing - especially when they use them against you. — Kurt Vile Copy Share Image
I guess some people like to just stick with their sound, like Weezer or something, but I think I just try to… — Kurt Vile Life Copy Share Image
I think if you just travel in general, it allows you to step outside of yourself and whatever you're familiar with. — Kurt Vile Copy Share Image
I love polished pop music, but stuff like Neil Young's Crazy Horse vibe or Waylon Jennings, that stuff is raw and real. — Kurt Vile Copy Share Image
When I was 20, I moved up to Boston with my girlfriend, who's now my wife. She went to grad school, and… — Kurt Vile Copy Share Image
I write a lot when I'm feeling bummed, but other times, you get locked in, and it's totally personal. If you're really… — Kurt Vile Copy Share Image
People do get mad at me for falling asleep sometimes, and it's the most frustrating thing. I can't help it. What am… — Kurt Vile Copy Share Image
I'd say the best thing the Violators and I have done is to dominate the U.S. with an arsenal of smash hits. — Kurt Vile Copy Share Image
Not that Matador is a major label, but its major enough for me. On one level we're on Matador, but our amps… — Kurt Vile Baby Copy Share Image
I got depressed so many times by my blue-collar life and self-conscious about the fact that I didn't go to college. I… — Kurt Vile Copy Share Image
No offense to Boston, but I was glad to get out of there. I think it's just because I'm from Philly. Honestly,… — Kurt Vile Blue Copy Share Image
I know most of my records are real good but I know that there are definitely things I would've changed at the… — Kurt Vile Copy Share Image
I've got an amazing family. My wife is really smart. She's guided me the whole way. With children, you see them grow… — Kurt Vile Amazing Copy Share Image
We'll play somewhere like London, playing to 2,000 people easy, and every time you play with more people, you think, 'You're a… — Kurt Vile Copy Share Image
My dad's really funny. The male sense of humor - like my grandfather's and such - is pretty bizarre. Basically my dad's… — Kurt Vile Dad Copy Share Image
There's so many FM hits that I love. Bob Seger, there's two of his songs that I love. I would probably love… — Kurt Vile Amazing Copy Share Image
