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" We shouldn't need riot police at schools. "

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" When you're in a band and there's five of you, you have to accommodate five people in every song. "

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" I'm a happy-go-lucky character. I'm not that miserable. But I can never let anyone into my world. "

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" America is incredibly professional and corporate. "

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" Oasis were the last great, traditional rock-n'-roll band. We came along before the Internet so, if you wanted to see us, you had to be there. It makes me feel like a righteous old man. "

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