I grew up with a good set of values, but it was never too strict. I was always encouraged to be a free-thinking individual.
Justin VernonYou should be able to have happiness. If you don't have that, then you're not really bringing your whole self to the relationship.
Justin VernonI think subconsciously or selfishly I knew that I was supposed to do something. It was like a thumping or a throbbing saying, "Yes, this what you've been waiting for." But you're a little dim to those spiritual thoughts when you're dumb like me. So I did have to get a little bit of a kick. I played it for a bunch of people and I think their reactions were warm and deep enough that they gave me the courage to get [the record] out there.
Justin Vernon