Life is hard, you know. If I can give someone on the radio three minutes to make them feel happier, that's a cool thing. Andy Grammer More Quotes by Andy Grammer More Quotes From Andy Grammer Only rainbows after rain...The sun will always come again. Andy Grammer rainbow sun rain Well, there are two kinds of happiness, grounded and ungrounded. Ungrounded happiness is cheesy and not based on reality. Grounded happiness is informed happiness based on the knowledge that the world sometimes sucks, but even then you have to believe in yourself. Andy Grammer two believe reality When your dad makes a living as a children's singer, you figure, 'I can do anything.' He made up his own job and did it. Andy Grammer dad jobs children My ultimate goal is to try to be real. It just so happens that I'm usually more happy than sad when I'm writing. And in general I think that life is pretty great, and it's cool to be here, so that comes through in my music. I don't have a dismal outlook, but I don't aim to make positive music. It's just what I am. Andy Grammer real writing thinking As a musician, you just want to be able to do what you love. Andy Grammer musician able want I'm a humble guy, but I'm audacious. Andy Grammer audacious guy humble To be a good musician, you need to give people what they want, what they need. Andy Grammer musician giving people It's one thing when you're driving to go play at a radio station and you hear it on that station. It's another thing when you're just out in the middle of nowhere, and the song just comes on the radio, and you're like "Oh my God!" Andy Grammer driving song I've learned to trust that you know what you're doing, because it gets scary sometimes. There's a lot of money being spent. If you panic, then that kind of messes with the whole creative vibe. You can't force something to happen, you have to let it all come out and believe that you'll get there in the end. Andy Grammer scary creative believe I have a thing: I will always put money in for any street musician anywhere in the country, anywhere in the world. It's like giving back the money I got. Andy Grammer musician giving country One of my favorite things is to have a three-hour conversation over coffee with someone. Andy Grammer someone things coffee conversation Life is hard, but there are moments, sometimes hours - and, if you're really lucky, full days - where everything feels just right. Andy Grammer you life-is-hard sometimes life You hear a lot of songs that are about people cheating or about infidelity. I haven't really heard one before about connecting with the noble part of yourself. I know it sounds a little bit cheesy, but that's the real deal. There are a lot of people who are making a genuinely good, sweet decision on a daily basis. Andy Grammer daily yourself good you Women take so long to get ready, but when they get out of the bathroom, they look smokin' hot. That's the struggle of men throughout history, waiting by the door. The wait is so worth it. Always. Andy Grammer women waiting men history We always need little reminders that it's gonna be all good. Andy Grammer little need good always When you're spending eight to 10 hours out there, the homeless guy is no longer homeless; it's Dave. They become people to you. I think we're really good in this country about saying that they're homeless and, therefore, they don't exist. Andy Grammer good think you people I love magic. Like, 'pull a scarf out of your fake thumb' magic. I have a legit bag of 'Magic Stuff' in my garage. Andy Grammer bag fake magic love I'm from New York, so I'm simultaneously a snob and will also eat any pizza you put in front of me. Andy Grammer new me you pizza Whether it's a 16-year old girl, or a mom, or a guy, or anybody, as long as they come up and they're excited to meet me 'cause they've had some sort of relationship with something I've created, it's the coolest thing ever. It never gets old. It's awesome. Andy Grammer me girl relationship long It's like freedom of speech - they can't tell you not to do it. When no one will put you on at a club or venue, you can go to the street, just start singing, and get a lot of good feedback from people as they walk by. I got really good at lip reading and seeing if a song is working. It was a good way to start. Andy Grammer walk good you freedom
