I think inside every rock journalist, there's somebody who wishes they had the courage to live the life that they're not, and that they're writing about. But at the same time, inside every songwriter, I guess there's a wish for happiness.
Glen HansardI just didn't realize, being a young person, that if you sign up to make a film, a certain portion of your soul is forever gone. From there on, you are that character to everybody you'll ever meet again.
Glen HansardI only ever really take out my guitar when I'm miserable, which isn't necessarily a very good time to do it.
Glen HansardA song is like a saddle: you ride it for a while, and if it's the right kind of song you can sing it for the rest of your life.
Glen HansardEverything about singing, I learned from busking. Everything I learned about songwriting, I learned from busking. Busking, you learn people, you learn about reading people. You learn about reading the atmosphere of the street. If you stand still in any city long enough, you see everyone pass you by. It's almost like you get to know personality types, just by watching people walk past. You get a sense for things.
Glen Hansard