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We'd record a song that people liked and wanted to hear on the radio, and the radio wouldn't play it because it was too long. Or they wanted to edit it, which we wouldn't allow.

James Hetfield

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James Hetfield
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: August 3
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James Alan Hetfield
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I'd like to have a beer-holder on my guitar like they have on boats.
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When people start copying your style, you know that something must be happening.
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The fans like the idea we do what we want. It's not an act. Screw the record company and the beaten path. Without MTV or radio, we still have a huge underground following.
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You want to hear vocals? Go sing it.
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I like a women who's got some balls, some strength. As long as I can beat her at arm wrestling, that's fine.
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