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With writing, there are multiple drafts. On stage, there is one take. I do a lot of preparation for shows, so, for the most part, what you hear me say is pretty much what I wanted to get at.

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Henry Rollins
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: February 13
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I'll never forget how the depression and loneliness felt good and bad at the same time. Still does.
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A great way to learn about your country is to leave it.
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While I disagree with our presence in Iraq and Afghanistan, I have nothing but respect and admiration for the men and women deployed in these places.
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I'm of the opinion that the Democrats have the ideas I agree with more often than not. Reenergizing the middle class and giving people a break.
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