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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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“As you practice things, you get better. I mean I've worked very hard on changing my life and taking what is good about it and trying to jettison the things I think were not good about it. I think the key word is "discipline," focus. I'm always working at it, but I'm not always successful.”

Thinking Trying Mean Hard Practice Successful Focus Keys Discipline Get Better Changing My Life Always Working

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“Research, research, research. It means everything.”

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

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

“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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“People can vote for who ever they want. That doesn't mean I have to go near them.”

People Want Mean Vote

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“High energy does not necessarily mean fast, high energy has to do with heart.”

Heart Mean Doe Energy High Energy

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“I mean, there are peripheral things I do, I do photography, I write plays, I have books published, but that's neither here not there.”

Writing Mean Book Play Photography

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“I'm an artist and that means I can be as egotistical as I want to be.”

Want Mean I Can Artist Egotistical

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“I don't mind a repetitive chorus; I mind repetitive verse. I mean, it's the same amount of space. Why would you have only three diamonds if you can have six?”

Ifs Mind Mean Three Space Amount Six Diamond Verses Chorus Repetitive

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“I can't do anything I want to. I mean, I can't have my own TV show. I can't have my own movie. But within my little world, nobody tells me what to put on the albums.”

World Want Mean Littles I Can Shows My Own Tvs Albums Tv Shows

Author:Lou Reed

“Please don't set me free Death means a lot me”

Author:Lou Reed

About the Author

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

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