Duncan Sheik

I also wanted to make a record that was about other things than romance, yeah, after two years on the road singing all the songs from the first album, I got kind of tired of that. ↗

— Duncan Sheik

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I certainly wouldn't say that my life is a disaster, but there have been moments where I've felt like that. ↗

— Duncan Sheik

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I feel fortunate about being able to make the music I want to make and getting away with it. ↗

— Duncan Sheik

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I got a publishing deal with BMG, they were supportive, and some money to record demos. ↗

— Duncan Sheik

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I make the kind of music I like. ↗

— Duncan Sheik

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I mean, at the end of the day when I'm making a record, what I want to do is what I do. ↗

— Duncan Sheik

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I privilege the music over the lyrics. ↗

— Duncan Sheik

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I started playing music at a pretty young age. ↗

— Duncan Sheik

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I think in a way I was probably completely naive about what it takes to make something become a hit. ↗

— Duncan Sheik

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I think my Buddhist practice has a profound influence on my life and encompasses my creative projects. ↗

— Duncan Sheik

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