286 Quotes by Eddie Vedder

I’m not ready to be that guy who can meet with world leaders and all that. It’s tremendous what Bono does. I don’t know if I could do it, not the way he does. I don’t think many people could.

At a certain point, you realize you have a responsibility more behind yourself and your need for adrenaline. I’m glad I did things in my 20s that were more reckless.

One thing you might suggest to a young band is don’t get involved in any kind of long-term contract because everything changes on a bimonthly basis: The way people hear music and access it, the way it is distributed.

I’ve never been a calm, midrange type person.

You mature as far as your understanding of what it’s going to take, and you increase your stamina. You don’t let frustration overtake you when you’re looking for change.

We’re not going to be the coolest rock stars in the world. We’re trying to be good musicians.

Singing someone else’s songs is like keeping your clothes on.

Our influences are who we are. It’s rare that anything is an absolutely pure vision; even Daniel Johnston sounds like the Beatles. And that’s the problem with the bands I’m always asked about, the ones derivative of the early Seattle sound. They don’t dilute their influences enough.

If he can’t sleep, how will he ever dream?