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“Once you've been with each other in a primal, shagging state, it's hard to talk about the weather.”

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The Acid House is a novel set in the vibrant and chaotic counterculture scene of Scotland in the 1980s. It follows the lives of a group of young people as they navigate the drug-fueled, music-driven, and politically charged atmosphere of the time. The story delves into themes of identity, freedom, and the search for meaning amidst the backdrop of a rapidly changing society. more

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Irvine Welsh

Scottish novelist known for his novel 'Trainspotting', which depicted the drug culture in Edinburgh, Scotland. Welsh's works are characterized by a realistic style and delve into social issues. more

“I'm always surprised when anything about the band connects. But I love the fact that it's hard for people to understand. We've said before that it's always been a great thing to get certain people to go away thinking, 'Oh dear, she can't play the drums!' 'Fine, if you think it's all a gimmick, go away!' It weeds out people who wouldn't care anyway.”

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“I'd got accepted to the seminary in Wisconsin, and I was gonna become a priest, but the last second I thought, 'I'll just go to public school.' I had just gotten a new amplifier in my bedroom, and I didn't think I was allowed to take it with me.”

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“I'm excited by the band [White Stripes]. It really excites me. But it wouldn't excite me if there weren't those limitations, if we weren't living in that box, if we weren't trapped. Once that goes away, then I'll know that it's not worth doing it any more.”

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