149 Quotes by Sharon Van Etten

I guess I usually write when I'm in a really intense headspace, because it's my form of self-therapy.

I grew up going to musicals with my mom here in New York, going to Broadway. I used to be in musicals in high school.

I hate putting negative energy out into the world. But it's either inside or out. I mean, it's either get an ulcer or have a fight.

Don't ever feel inhibited. It's harder to censor yourself than to just be yourself.

I really hope that when someone puts my record on that they hear me.

I’m excited to go study and read and immerse myself in something.

I have a day job Monday to Friday. I work at a record label in Brooklyn called Ba Da Bing. It’s a great indie label and I listen to music all day. I meet people online and find out about the cool new music blogs.

You’re the reason why I’ll move to the city; you’re why I’ll need to leave.

Life is too short to surround yourself with people who aren’t looking out for you.