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I think the hardest thing about making music now is being a great

I think the hardest thing about making music now is being a great dad at the same time. Theres an insanity that goes with writing – a mad scientist thing that you have to go through – and sacrificing a kids upbringing to do that is not an option. – Eddie Vedder

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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

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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

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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

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I listened to the radio, so I was influenced by everyone from Michael Jackson to Milli Vanilli. But thankfully my dad had a collection of Cat Stevens albums while my mom was listening to jazz. – Jason Mraz

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My mums parents were from Ireland, my dads mum was American-Irish. – Dominic West

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Ive just got crap hair. Although I inherited a lot of stuff from my dad, including giant knees, I didnt get his good, thick hair. I got my mothers thin, wispy, non-event hair instead. – Jenny Eclair

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You have to respect your parents. They are giving you an at-bat. If youre an entrepreneur and go into the family business, you want to grow fast. Patience is important. But respect the other party… My dad and I pulled it off because we really respect each other. – Gary Vaynerchuk

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