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It's just writing about things, feelings, not that we're dark or depressed...just as much as anyone else is.
Layne Staley
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Layne Staley
Age: 34 †
Born: 1967
Born: August 22
Died: 2002
Died: April 5
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Layne Thomas Staley
Layne Rutherford Staley
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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.
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Drugs will have a huge effect on my work for the rest of my life, whether I'm using or not.
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I'd like to fly, but my wings have been so denied.
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I don't take part in it the way I used to-the bimbos, the free beers, free drugs, all that. That's still there if you want it, but I don't really seek that out any more.
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Music is the doorway that has led me to drawing, photography, and writing.
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Andrew Wood's death changed things for a few weeks. I probably got even heavier into drugs after that.
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You my friend,I will defend,and if we change well, I love you anyway.
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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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When everyone goes home, you're stuck with yourself.
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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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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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What do you mean, I'm a wild front man! I'm jumping all over, I do the dance moves.
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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 wish I could just hug you all, but I'm not gonna.
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I don't think any drug that can cause brain damage, failing kidneys, hardening arteries, pain, and suffering should be made available.
Layne Staley
Every article I see is dope this, junkie that, whiskey this - that ain't my title.
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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!
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I started out when I was about 12, playing drums. I started singing when I was about 15.
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I'm not into religion, but I have a good grasp on my spirituality. I just believe that I'm not the greatest power on this earth. I didnt create myself, because I would have done a hell of a better job.
Layne Staley
I've always looked for the perfect life to step into. I've taken all the paths to get where I wanted.But no matter where I go, I still come home me.
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