Initially, I was very much ...

Initially, I was very much concerned with having absolute control. But as time has gone by, I'm not. I mean, the whole first record was really just how I spent my free time: stoned and drinking coffee in my house, spending three hours on a song.
 Dee Dee Ramone

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I've always liked extreme performers; I don't think I am one, but my mentality is in line with that.
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