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Lou Reed was an American musician, lyricist, and guitarist, hailed as one of the most influential artists in rock history. Known for his diverse musical style, ranging from rock and folk to experimental music, Reed left an indelible mark on the music scene. His hit songs include 'Walk on the Wild Side' and 'Perfect Day', which are still widely celebrated today.

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“When you're growing up in a small town You know you'll grow down in a small town There is only one good use for a small town You hate it and you know you'll have to leave.”

Knows Use Hate Grows Growing Up Growing Towns Small Town Growing Up In A Small Town

Book:Pass Thru Fire: The Collected Lyrics

Source: Pass Thru Fire: The Collected Lyrics

“Moving on has allowed me to know who I am and to be present in all that I do. I take this forward in my work and in my personal relationships. It is a powerful program and I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to move on with their life.”

Knows Moving Powerful Program Who I Am Moving On Personal Relationships

Author:Lou Reed

“People didn't know certain things about me, which... I was out of creative writing class in school, Syracuse University; had a B.A. in English and wanted to write the great American novel but I also loved rock and roll. I was in bar bands all through college, playing fraternities and have to know all the songs in the top 10. That kind of thing.”

“The gay people know where I'm at. Straight people may not know where I'm at, but they find it kind of interesting when they show up and see what is sitting around them.”

People Knows Kind May Shows Interesting Gay Sitting Gay People Sitting Around

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“Music is an amazing thing. I don't know if we really think about it the same way we consider a painting an amazing thing. I mean, a painting is, in quotes, imaginary. There is nothing on the canvas when you start; and writing a song, there is nothing there when you start.”

Ifs Thinking Knows Way Writing Mean Song Painting Music Is Imaginary Canvas Amazing Things

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“You know the expression 'God protects fools and drunks'? I qualify for both.”

Knows Expression Fool Protect

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“Well all tai chi has the martial aspect to it, a lot of people don't know, a lot of the teachers won't show it, or they do show it but you don't really learn it, what the application is.”

People Knows Wells Shows Teacher Aspect Application Tai Chi

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“You know, when you're relaxed, you're putting it out there, and then it comes, oh, I can do that.”

Knows I Can Can Do Relaxed

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“But I'm also talented and I know when I created something great and Perfect Night is something great, no doubt, no but.”

Knows Night Perfect Doubt No Doubt Perfect Night

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“I don't know anyone actually who does care what a critic says.”

Knows Doe Care Critics Velvet Underground

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“I don't know what goes on in the crowd. I've had them show up and throw beer cans at me. I caused riots in most of the major cities.”

Knows Shows Cities Goes On Majors Crowds Beer Riot

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“I don't really think about what the subject of my next album will be. I just know that I'm going to make another album.”

Thinking Knows Next Subjects Albums

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“I have no control over the audience. I have no idea what they think. My heart's pure. I can't do anything. I really can't do anything. I don't know what goes on in the crowd.”

Thinking Knows Heart I Can Ideas Audience Goes On My Heart Pure Crowds No Idea

Book:Lou Reed: The Last Interview: and Other Conversations

Source: Lou Reed: The Last Interview: and Other Conversations

“You know, some people got no choice, and they can never find a voice, to talk with that they can even call their own. So the first thing that they see, that allows them the right to be, why they follow it, you know, it's called bad luck.”

People Knows Firsts Choices Voice Luck Bad Luck

Author:Lou Reed

“The heart says what only the heart knows.”

Knows Heart Adages

Book:Pass Thru Fire: The Collected Lyrics

Source: Pass Thru Fire: The Collected Lyrics

About the Author

Born: March 2, 1942
Died: October 27, 2013
Known for: Musician
Quotes: 202

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