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I think, in general, I find writing to be very therapeutic and singing in itself to be really therapeutic.

~Sharon Van Etten

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I'm a total goofball.

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I'm not the sad sack that people might think I am. But I think that if I didn't write and perform, I probably would be.

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I'm attracted to music made by people who let themselves be emotional. They really care about what they do, and we believe in what they say.

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Relationships. Ugh. You have to laugh sometimes.

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I only write when I'm in a dark place. I hit 'record' and get it out, writing and playing my guitar at the same time.

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I am my therapist, and I analyze what's happening and if I'm being hurt in the process. The result is songs that are very emotional, very deep, although I try to write them generally so they won't alienate the listener.

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Performing a song is intense. When I see people connecting, it makes it all worthwhile.

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I get things out of my system through my songs, but, because they can be about so many different things, it takes me a while to get through them emotionally.

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I always had a hard time communicating my emotions. I'd retreat into my bedroom and listen to music. And when you're a teenager, you're dealing with all these hormones. It's like, 'What are these?'

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Musician

Born: February 26th, 1981

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