Lee Ranaldo Quotes

I've always played acoustically - it's how I learned. I grew up listening to Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Dylan and what have you.

Lee Ranaldo Sonic Youth

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• Many people have been getting too casual about climbing Everest. I forecast a disaster many times.

  

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• Even though it seems like there are a lot of parts, there is really tons of downtime in the acting world.

  

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• This battle for 'common-sense' gun control laws pits emotion and passion against logic and reason. All too often in such a contest, logic loses. So, expect more meaningless, if not harmful, 'gun control' legislation. Good news - if you're a crook.

  

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• Most pitchers fear losing their fastball, but since I don't have one, I have nothing to fear but fear itself.

  

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• China's history is marked by thousands of years of world-changing innovations: from the compass and gunpowder to acupuncture and the printing press. No one should be surprised that China has re-emerged as an economic superpower.

  

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• I don't see myself in terms of artifice. I see myself as a real person who chooses to live my life in an open way - artistically.

  

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• I think I'm better at live shows than I used to be because I'm way more comfortable with the uncomfortable pauses between songs. Now, rather than trying to talk or do a costume change, I'll use those moments for myself. I listen to what other people are playing, or just rest, or dance, even though I don't know how to.

  

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• My mother told me many stories about her childhood in Cuba. Living there had a profound impact on her and how she regards herself.

  

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• I think Sydney has so much natural beauty; it's just a beautiful city.

  

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• I'm still a person, a human being, no matter what religion I am.

  

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• Class - or the economic status of individuals - is evident in all societies, some very well stratified by a rigid caste system determined by birth.

  

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• We have a lot of talented people in this Congress, and we can avoid a lot of unintended consequences if we just included them.

  

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• I've got a lot of miles on my legs.

  

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• You sleep with people all the time that you hate.

  

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• I will not kill or hurt any living creature needlessly, nor destroy any beautiful thing, but will strive to save and comfort all gentle life, and guard and perfect all natural beauty upon the earth.

  

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• I've always played acoustically - it's how I learned. I grew up listening to Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Dylan and what have you.

  

  Lee Ranaldo Sonic Youth
  • Learned
  • Played
  • Grew Up