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I think fame itself is not a rewarding thing. The most you can say is that it gets you a seat in restaurants.

— David Bowie

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As long as you're still smiling there's nothing more I need.

All I have is my love of love and love is not loving.

I always had a repulsive sort of need to be something more than human. I felt very very puny as a human. I thought, "Fuck that. I want to be a superman."

Those who feel me near
Pull the blinds and change their minds.

Though nothing, nothing will keep us together
We can beat them, forever and ever
Oh, we can be heroes just for one day.

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