No matter how solid or structured or set you think you are, there is, you know, a very thin line keeping us all from sort of chaos, in some perspective. And you know, I don't view that really as a negative thing at all, but it just is the truth. Andrew McMahon More Quotes by Andrew McMahon More Quotes From Andrew McMahon I had this idea when I was in the hospital, .. It seems like every year I always have different people come and ask for a Christmas song and it seemed strangely appropriate for me this year because Christmas is the time that I am supposed to be sort of back and up and running and whatnot. So I just wrote a song about returning from this very interesting journey and kind of getting back to normal and getting back to work and my regular life. Andrew McMahon christmas running song This is to the world and how god damn beautiful it is. Andrew McMahon enlightening beautiful world I've found that falling doesn't always leave you fallen for. Andrew McMahon enlightening found fall It's your 21st birthday... What are you doing sober at the front row of a concert? Is it your 21st birthday? By the end of the night I promise... we will get you drunk, my friend. Andrew McMahon 21st-birthday drunk night I like to watch people have fun and then trip them while they're doing so. Andrew McMahon fun watches people If you can drink beer while doing it, it's not a sport Andrew McMahon enlightening beer sports You know, frankly, it's like I sort of realized something about life in the past six or eight months - that taking things a day at a time is a blessing and it's an honor and it's something that makes the day that you're living a lot more valuable Andrew McMahon eight blessing past I can say for the first time that I am not afraid, and while this is a feeling that can undoubtedly change with time, I feel cradled by this universe and the immense love that comes from it. Andrew McMahon enlightening feelings firsts It was very easy to kind of, kinda shut off and just, just kinda go crazy and just kinda dive into this or that. You never really take a minute to look around, you know take stock and see where you're at and make sure you're doing things for the right reasons and make sure that you remember to call that person who's really important to you and you know, tell them what's on your mind, and be honest with yourself. Andrew McMahon crazy important mind I don't care what your politics are, but I do suggest you pay attention to the next election and go out and vote. It doesn't matter; you can believe whatever you want to believe, but this is the time everybody should be paying a lot of attention. Andrew McMahon care attention believe People in the hospital ... call me the wellest man on the ward. That's what's going to sustain me. I have these energy reserves that I somehow can't seem to deplete. Andrew McMahon energy men people I try not to release songs that I'm not proud of, and even songs that I don't connect with. Andrew McMahon proud song trying For a moment there I convinced myself I had my back against a wall, and suddenly the only wall I find my back against is that of a 10 by 10 writing shack in Glendale, where the summer days average between 90 and 100 and each song can be quantified in the sweat it took to write it. There is no ac in hell, and sometimes you've got to get down to get up. The train is gaining speed I should think. Andrew McMahon wall summer song I consider myself a person like everyone else, and I take my time writing my records because I feel like it captures more of who I am. You have a much greater chance of hitting on themes and points...that could play into someone else's life in a larger way. Andrew McMahon who-i-am play writing There's no certainty to the next couple of years, but people are paying attention now. And I want to put out a record when people are paying attention, because that's when it has the best chance of being heard. Andrew McMahon couple people years ...You know what I mean? Andrew McMahon enlightening knows mean And when I got sick I felt confident that if it was the last thing I ever recorded before I left this earth, I would be really proud of it. Andrew McMahon sick earth would-be The freeway is just like veins without a heart. Andrew McMahon freeways veins heart I swear to much for this to be a television special. Did you guys ever have your mouth washed out with soap? My mom did that to me a lot. I think I swear more because of it. I started liking the taste of soap, I would eat it just to spite her. (pause) I'd bite off bars of soap. Andrew McMahon guy mom thinking
