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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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