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While I have not ruled out the possibility of doing music, what I don't want to do is go onstage and perform old songs. I do, all the time, but I don't think it is artistically brave.
Henry Rollins
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Henry Rollins
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: February 13
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If I'm in L.A. for longer than 20 days, I'm looking for work, because I don't do vacations.
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perfection. I have been waiting all my life to be with you. My heart slams against my ribs when I think of the slaughtered nights I spent all over the world waiting to feel your touch.
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