Glen Hansard: A life in song and stories
Glen Hansard, who died in a motorbike crash on Wednesday, travelled an unusual journey to stardom.
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Notable Quotes
"I listened to Bob Dylan and everything, like my whole world just went into the opposite - flipped."
— Glen Hansard , Celebrity
"I can't guarantee you'll be famous, but if you start now, then you'll always be able to live from your guitar."
— Glen Hansard , Celebrity
"It was a beautiful experience."
— Glen Hansard , Celebrity
Key People
Bono is a Moroccan professional footballer known for his skills as a goalkeeper.
American singer-songwriter known for his rock music and lyrical storytelling.
Glen Hansard was an Oscar-winning Irish musician and the lead singer of The Frames.
Markéta Irglova is a Czech singer-songwriter known for her collaboration with Glen Hansard in the film Once.
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Glen Hansard, who died in a motorbike crash on Wednesday, travelled an unusual journey to stardom.
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