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If I'm left to my own devices, I will be tempted to make the most unlistenable music possible.

John Lydon

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John Lydon
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: January 31
Actor
Guitarist
Lyricist
Record Producer
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Television Presenter
Holloway
London
Johnny Rotten
John Joseph Lydon
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I've done no harm to no one. In fact, I think I've improved the world.
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