People on death row, the treatment of animals, womens right to choose. So much in America is based on religious fundamentalist Christianity. Grow up! This is the modern world! – Eddie Vedder
I was living on the wrong side of the tracks in Evanston, Illinois, in a home for boys. We had these Jackson 5 records. I really related to their voices – they were about my age, but they were doing it. – Eddie Vedder
Pretty much at all times music motivates me. How can I say this without sounding in any way proud of myself? Obviously Ive always written songs that are critical of our government, and talk about our times. Hopefully you attempt to be timeless while doing it. – Eddie Vedder
You know, rock stardom… I have a hard time discussing that because I dont really accept it. Its not really that tangible. Whats really bizarre is how its used as a thing – you know, Hes the rock star of politics, Hes the rock star of quarterbacks – like its the greatest thing in the world. – Eddie Vedder