118 Quotes by David Berman

It's a Gen X thing to be okay with going unnoticed or unrated or untouched. To be free from strangers' expectations, or anger. People got angry at me when I stopped making music because it seemed I was devaluing everything.

All musicians should write poetry or at least read it if they want to improve their game. Except for people who believe lyrics don't matter.

I have always had a blank spot where my regret is supposed to be.

I can't imagine putting my name on a t-shirt. For someone to wear my name? Me? It's ridiculous.

In 2004, I don't think any Silver Jews fan was probably expecting another record.

All my songs were made at the end of the neck, 'farmer's corner' chords.

Some nights I'm funny with the between-song commentary, some nights I'm not. I have no control over this. I pace the stage a lot and struggle with the mic stand in a ridiculous way.

I'm not the type to demand affirmation or to worry that I'll be forgotten. I'm more the type to dare the world to forget me.

It must be very strange to live in the world of Willie Nelson or Bruce Springsteen or Pearl Jam. I don't know what kind of handle they have on their own loss of talent.