Allan Carl Newman Quotes

Canada, Musician
April 14, 1968

Allan Carl Newman (born April 14, 1968) is a Canadian musician and singer–songwriter. He was a member of the indie rock bands Superconductor and Zumpano in the 1990s. Following the breakup of those bands, he reemerged as the leader of the New Pornographers in 2000, a band who have enjoyed commercial and critical success.

Also known as Singer-Songwriter

I've always liked using flutes and clarinets. Any time I can use those, I'm really happy.

Allan Carl Newman
- Time
- Happy
Have you ever walked down the streets of New York and been given the right of way? It's an amazing feeling.

Allan Carl Newman
- Feeling
- Amazing

While I'm singing complete gibberish to my son when he's in his crib, I'll occasionally think, 'This song I'm making up is actually pretty good.'

Allan Carl Newman
- Up
- Good
- Pretty
As a musician, my job is incredibly easy, and it's a good one, but I've got to work at it occasionally.

Allan Carl Newman
- Good
- Work
- Job
Visualize success, but don't believe your eyes.

Allan Carl Newman
- Believe
- Success
- Eyes
I was always concerned with making cool-sounding rock records.

Allan Carl Newman
- Cool
- Rock
Having a kid made me realize, "I have to take care of this kid, but I can't have the luxury of dropping everything in the world and spending every waking moment with him. I've got to work."

Allan Carl Newman
- World
- Work