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“The reason I don't drink is that the drinking lifestyle robs me of my musical intensity and sharpness. I live a super-healthy lifestyle not because it's sensible or that I'm contrite, but because I need to keep my focus on the music I'm making. To do that, I need to be wide awake.”

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Johnny Marr

Johnny Marr, born on October 31, 1963, is a British musician known for his distinctive guitar playing style and creative talent. He was a founding member of the iconic band The Smiths, which had a profound impact on post-punk and indie music. more

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“I've run all the bands I've been in. A great front man needs that other person. It's not enough to have a guy with a cute face standing behind a microphone. I see it like the classic romantic relationships with men and women, where the woman lets the man think he's running it. It's a classic matriarchal trait, and that's always been part of my personality.”