Happy Thursday!

Glen Hansard passed away yesterday. I loved what he had to say here.

Glen Hansard reflects on busking in Dublin and what makes people stop and listen.

Recorded during our recent XS Noize Podcast conversation.

Rest in peace, Glen.

Full interview link in the replies. pic.twitter.com/4ObGWxMULa

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It got me thinking about this quote:

" I realized how much easier it is to write than not write. Not writing is probably the the most exhausting profession I've ever encountered. It takes it out of you. It's very psychically wearing not to write - I mean if you're supposed to be writing." - Fran Lebowitz

"Do not count your defeats before the war is over. One victory may yet make them all forgotten." - Musashi