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Quote by Pete Doherty

“It's just about bein' yourself...even when you're on the dole, it's about your leather jacket. Music is the last refuge of the working class, along with football...in fact, gigs and riots are the only things left.”

Quote by Pete Doherty

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Pete Doherty is a British musician known for his role in the rock band The Libertines. He is recognized for his distinctive musical style and controversial lifestyle. more

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