I grew up when people seemed actually to be hurting themselves for their art. Of course, some of it was phony.
“I just sort of try to be a good person; try to write music that lifts people and makes me feel good to sing.”
“In the past I have defended the right of the IRA to engage in armed struggle. I did so because there was no alternative for those who would not bend the knee, or turn a blind eye to oppression, or for those who wanted a national republic.”