Michael Stipe (John Michael Stipe) Quotes

I'm kind of quoting Thurston [Moore] and Kim [Gordon] in saying that about not being great with addicts, because they are the ones who said it to me.

Michael Stipe R.E.M.

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• I'm kind of quoting Thurston [Moore] and Kim [Gordon] in saying that about not being great with addicts, because they are the ones who said it to me.

  

  Michael Stipe R.E.M.
  • Great
  • Said
  • Addicts