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It's an absurdity to just wish for a world of chaos without anything viable in its place. I'm loyal to my culture, my creed, the human race and my people and I don't want to see them all end up in a Mad Max movie.

John Lydon

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John Lydon
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: January 31
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This is a very difficult thing to remain independent and persistent.
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If anyone asks for your autograph they're showing you respect and give it back to them.
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I think I have something valid to say. My words are my bullets. I like to brag that somehow I got it right.
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My words are my bullets.
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I like lime-flavoured yoghurt. The end. There is no religion. It’s a man-made fabrication. Once you understand that, you’ll be a happier individual. Atheism is as pointless as satanism.
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U2 - that's a band that never should have existed. There's no life experience in any of their songs.
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I'm very open about my politics. I don't believe in any political party at all, none of them.
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The day I run out of ideas is the day I stop making records.
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