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I started out when I was about 12, playing drums. I started singing when I was about 15.
Layne Staley
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Layne Staley
Age: 34 †
Born: 1967
Born: August 22
Died: 2002
Died: April 5
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Kirkland
Washington
Layne Thomas Staley
Layne Rutherford Staley
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The songs are about things that we were thinking and we wrote 'em down, and when you listen to 'em, whatever you think it's about... THAT'S what it's about!
Layne Staley
It was all about music, about getting your friends to come and see you play. I don't see that same intimacy happening very much today.
Layne Staley
If I can't be my own, I'd feel better dead
Layne Staley
Our perception of songs that we've written... the meaning changes from day to day... to whatever stage we're at in our life and careers.
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Every article I see is dope this, junkie that, whiskey this - that ain't my title.
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I'm not using drugs to get high like many people think. I know I made a big mistake when I started using this sh-. It's a very difficult thing to explain. My liver is not functioning and I'm throwing up all the time and shitting my pants. The pain is more than you can handle. It's the worst pain in the world. Dope sick hurts the entire body.
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My bed isn't made, I'm tired, I haven't slept well for two weeks. I haven't been laid in a month. I don't have a girlfriend. I have a warrant for my arrest.
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I haven't read anything but regurgitated rumors. Nothing new, and nothing true.
Layne Staley
We try to be real nice and friendly to people, but sometimes they take advantage of that.
Layne Staley
Music is the doorway that has led me to drawing, photography, and writing.
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People have a right to ask questions and dig deep when you're hurting people and things around you.
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I'd like to fly, but my wings have been so denied.
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Los Angeles, I don't like that town. Too decadent, and it's slimy.
Layne Staley
One of the first bands to break out of Seattle was Heart.
Layne Staley
I don't think any drug that can cause brain damage, failing kidneys, hardening arteries, pain, and suffering should be made available.
Layne Staley
You my friend,I will defend,and if we change well, I love you anyway.
Layne Staley
People have the right to ask questions and dig deep when you're hurting people and things around you, but when I haven't talked to anyone in years, and every single article I see is dope this, junkie that, whiskey this- that ain't my title...my bad habits aren't my title. My strengths and talents are my title.
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I'm dumbfounded by me all the time. Wow! What a.... thrill.....and a joy
Layne Staley
Drugs will have a huge effect on my work for the rest of my life, whether I'm using or not.
Layne Staley
We survived a Slayer crowd every night for about 50 days and thought we could do about anything after that.
Layne Staley
