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In school, I learned about artists and how they were free to express themselves. I was allergic to conformity, and the lifestyle attracted me. I wanted to express myself in a way that slammed people up against the wall.
Grace Slick
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Grace Slick
Age: 85
Born: 1939
Born: October 30
Composer
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Highland Park
Illinois
Grace Barnett Slick
Grace Barnett Wing
Grace Wing Slick
Grace Victoria Barnett Wing
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The same person is coming through in a different medium.... My art is simple, direct and definite.
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I don't want to see old people doing rap or rock and roll. It makes me cringe.
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You can do any number of things in the music business aside from trying to look like you're 25. To me it's embarrassing.
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I don't like to be told what to do at all. That's unfortunate because a lot of people come up with good ideas and can direct you.
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Jerry Garcia used to take his paints on the road. I don't do that. Either I'm a singer or a painter. I'm not good at multi-tasking.
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I said I'd be honest, I never said I'd be consistant.
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Prancing around on stage is not the entire purpose of my life.
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If you don't own the stage, you shouldn't be in rock n' roll.
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I like being in a recording studio. I like watching a song go from the simplicity of the original music.
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Woodstock is well known because this country is so hyped on amount. It was big. Half a million people doesn't necessarily mean something is good. It just means it's big.
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Death is like taking an intermission when you can't come back. I like living and being around.
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It takes a little work to be a vegan, but now it's really possible to have tasty stuff and it's better for you. I say the best test is go as far as you can and see how you feel. Personally, I feel great.
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All rock-and-rollers over the age of 50 look stupid and should retire
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I didn't want to write a book. They made me do it.
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I like Daughtry, I like Nickelback, I like Dave Matthews. I like Beyonce - she's a really good entertainer.
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Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead did as much for mankind as any president.
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My parents were very open about what kind of talent I had. They never pushed me to become an accountant because they knew that would be just absolutely ridiculous. So they were encouraging in what I am able to do with some success.
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It's really a drag to sit around when you're old, and think, 'Ah, gee, I never went to France.' Go to France. Life is very short you've got to pack it all in there.
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I'm very fond of drugs.
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I'm 5 feet 7 but my legs weren't long enough to be a big-time model. From the knees up, everything is long but from ankle to knee, if I was in proportion, I'd be 5 feet 9.
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