I’m not a rock star writing poetry. I don’t feel like a rock star and I don’t know what one is, actually. I’m a goalie/poet or a hotel guest/poet or a father/poet. Gord Downie Read Quote
We were interested in making a long career out of this, rather than being ‘Canada’s Newest Hitmakers.’ It seems to work, and it trickles down to every aspect of the band. Gord Downie Read Quote
What would be great is if everyone who bought a record got a comp ticket to a show. Gord Downie Read Quote
When we started in university we were wearing lampshades on our heads and playing wacky covers like ‘I’m a Believer.’ Gord Downie Read Quote
I was a rink rat growing up. I was a goalie and my father was a busy father of five, so he would come when he could. When he did show up, I’d look up and there he would be. Gord Downie Read Quote
I used to run the band hockey pool – regular season and playoffs. I would write weekly reports, which were meant to demoralize and diffuse enjoyment for others. Gord Downie Read Quote
We’ve met a ton of pro hockey players, got to know them, our music plays in their locker rooms. We’ve always taken pride in that. Gord Downie Read Quote
