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I wanted to have the adoration of John Lennon but have the anonymity of Ringo Starr. I didn't want to be a frontman. I just wanted to be back there and still be a rock and roll star at the same time.

— Kurt Cobain

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If you're really a mean person you're going to come back as a fly and eat poop.

Interviews (1989)

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Rap music is the only vital form of music introduced since punk rock.

Interviews (1989)

Rape is one of the most terrible crimes on earth. And it happens every few minutes.

Interviews (1989)

If it's illegal to rock and roll, throw my ass in jail!

Noel Botham (2007)

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