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" Over the years, Joy Division has become a huge part of music culture. "

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" The reason Joy Division and New Order are as influential and successful as they are is because of the unique playing of all the individuals. "

" Most people have just heard Joy Division on record. And Joy Division on record was completely different than it was live. "

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" But then I quite enjoy when something goes wrong, because when I watch DJs that take it very seriously, it's nice when you make a mistake and laugh about it. "

" Actually when we stopped New Order I was busier than ever. The only gaps have been while we've been writing. "

" I've stayed in hotels where you were scared to even put your feet on the floor, or had to sleep in a chair. "

" To be in one band that changed the world musically is pretty good, but to be in two bands that changed the world musically, that's amazing. "

" Bass players are always the underdogs of the band, but I made sure that I was never viewed as one. I went out of my way to steal as much limelight as I could. "

" The scary thing is when I did my set in Texas everyone was excited. The show was great. I was done and the next DJ put something on vinyl and the difference! The quality!! "

" When I play a gig and look out at the audience, you're literally looking at a sea of Joy Division T-shirts. "