Michael Stipe (John Michael Stipe) Quotes

When I write, I tend toward melancholy, and the few times that I've tried pure joy in music, it doesn't really work that well. The joy can be through catharsis. I think that's what I do well, and observation.

Michael Stipe R.E.M.

• Joy
• Write
• Melancholy
• Catharsis

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  Michael Stipe R.E.M.
  • Joy
  • Write
  • Melancholy