Sharon Van Etten quotes

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. (Sharon Van Etten)

Everything will be okay. I have a sticker on my laptop that says that.

Sharon Van Etten

I don't want to bury anything in poetry.

Sharon Van Etten

I have this red cardigan that my friend Coco gave me that has holes for thumbs. It's my cozy sweater. I wear it a lot.

Sharon Van Etten

The only thing that's helped me get through some really hard times was just being able to write and express - it's very cathartic for me. I'm hoping that, by writing and performing for other people, it affects them the same way.

Sharon Van Etten

I was in musicals. and I was in the choir when I was younger. Before I started writing my own songs, I thought I wanted to be on Broadway, but it was nothing I ever really pursued.

Sharon Van Etten

Honestly, live is my favorite way of performing. Every show is a completely different energy.

Sharon Van Etten

My mom used to ask me when I was gonna write a happy song. I still tell her that it's when I start to write really happy-sounding songs that everyone needs to start worrying.

Sharon Van Etten

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

Sharon Van Etten

Im trying to learn how to cook.

Sharon Van Etten

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. (Sharon Van Etten)

I'm getting bored performing the same songs over and over. Songwriting comes and goes.

Sharon Van Etten

I'm really out of touch with myself emotionally. I've always had a hard time talking about how I feel.

Sharon Van Etten

Sharon Van Etten

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Occupation: American Musician
Born: February 26, 1981
Quotes count: 13