I think that what trips up a lot of great musicians is that they become involved with too many things that aren’t where their strengths lie. Will Oldham Read Quote
I figure it’s okay to make certain rules, whether or not people despise you for it at the time. Will Oldham Read Quote
Whenever I see something that looks like it could be good – whether it’s on vinyl, CD or cassette – if it’s not too expensive, I’ll take a chance. Will Oldham Read Quote
I don’t like the idea of being surrounded by hidden things; people you can’t see in buildings and cars. Will Oldham Read Quote
I think records and music are more appropriate and more respectful of the human soul than the churches are. And more respectful of the needs of humans to communicate with the aspects of themselves that are neglected by language. Will Oldham Read Quote
As it turns out, as an adult I can have a very unpleasant, fierce and unforgiving temper at times. But I don’t think I had that when I was a kid. Will Oldham Read Quote
I think that America in general is piratical. Every time we accept a paycheck for doing almost nothing, allowing us to live above the poverty line, we’re engaging in piracy. Will Oldham Read Quote
Writing songs is a profession; so it’s not an attempt to take things from my interactions with other people and for some reason give them to a total stranger to listen to. I find it offensive to hear other people do that. Will Oldham Read Quote
I make the songs and part of making them is singing them. But what you hear is not me. It’s the song. It’s through me. Will Oldham Read Quote