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For me the music is a vehicle for my lyrics. It's a chance to get some really good words across.
Joe Strummer
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Joe Strummer
Age: 50 †
Born: 1952
Born: August 21
Died: 2002
Died: December 22
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When you blame yourself, you learn from it. If you blame someone else, you don't learn nothing, cause hey, it's not your fault, it's his fault, over there.
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I like to read because it's the opposite of being on the go. Reading is the perfect antidote.
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