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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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" One of the most beautiful things about Britain, apart from the NHS and the free education, is the British Army. "
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" People think I hate the Royal Family, but that's not true. "
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" The day I run out of ideas is the day I stop making records. "
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" The real color of my hair is mouse. I always want to be ginger, which I was when I was born, or blond, because I live in L.A., and I want to look like I go surfing without any physical effort. "
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" The record companies fell apart - quite deservedly. Their corrupting, all-binding contract nonsense had to stop. "
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