Edie Brickell Quotes

A collection of quotes by Edie Brickell.

Edie Brickell is an American singer-songwriter and musician. She was born on March 10, 1966, in Dallas, Texas. Brickell gained prominence as the lead vocalist of the folk-rock band Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, formed in the 1980s. The band achieved commercial success with their debut album "Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars" in 1988, which featured the hit single "What I Am," showcasing Brickell's unique voice and introspective lyrics.

After the disbandment of the New Bohemians in the early 1990s, Brickell embarked on a solo career, releasing several albums including "Picture Perfect Morning" (1994) and "Volcano" (2003). Throughout her career, she has collaborated with various artists and musicians, showcasing her versatility and creative spirit.

In addition to her musical pursuits, Brickell is also known for her marriage to musician Paul Simon, with whom she has three children. The couple has occasionally collaborated on music projects as well, including the Grammy Award-winning album "The Essential Paul Simon" in 2007.

Brickell's music is characterized by her distinctive vocals, poetic lyrics, and a blend of folk, rock, and alternative sound. Despite taking breaks from the music industry, she continues to make occasional performances and release new material, reaffirming her position as a respected and talented artist in the music industry.

But I really love music, and having a creative outlet is rea

But I really love music, and having a creative outlet is really the best thing you can do for yourself.

Edie Brickell

Music Love

Becoming a mom made me more contentious about expressing my

Becoming a mom made me more contentious about expressing my true taste.

Edie Brickell

Mom

My grandmother was the greatest cook in the world. She could

My grandmother was the greatest cook in the world. She could just go in there, the whole kitchen would look like a tornado hit it and then she'd come out with the best food. Then she'd sit at the table and she wouldn't eat!

Edie Brickell

Food

A lot of the songs start with an image. I was sitting there

A lot of the songs start with an image. I was sitting there playing the guitar and I pictured this old, dirty green car, with the window rolled down, in the hot, hot, hot Texas heat, and this beautiful woman I knew when I was a kid sitting behind the wheel, looking out at me.

Edie Brickell

Car

No matter how famous and established they were or however bl

No matter how famous and established they were or however blessed they were with great songs or long careers, if they lived alone, they lived alone. That's not the way I wanted to live prior to the tour or after.

Edie Brickell

Famous

I can make dressing - or stuffing. Y'all call it stuffing up

I can make dressing - or stuffing. Y'all call it stuffing up here, we call it dressing down there. It's really good dressing. That family recipe was passed on, and I love to make that.

Edie Brickell

Family