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Henry Rollins

If I was gay, there would be no closet. You would never see the closet I came out of. Why? Because Id have burned it for kindling by the time I was twelve… If I was gay, at this stage of the game—age 37, aging alternative icon—Id be taking out ads. – Henry Rollins

You dont have to twist my arm to work. – Henry Rollins

I dont mean to be arrogant and I really appreciate my fans but talking about what I am doing is not something Im good at. I do what I do and thats it. I want to get back to my work and do more of it instead of talking about it. – Henry Rollins

I just get things done instead of talking about getting them done. I dont go out and party. I dont smoke, drink or do drugs and Im not married, that leaves a lot of time for my work. – Henry Rollins

Its sad when someone you know becomes someone you knew. – Henry Rollins

Everyone who knows me knows that Im a hopeless romantic who listens to love ballads and doo-wop songs all the time. – Henry Rollins

When people hold you in high esteem, its very delicate relationship. When they meet you theyre putting all their chips up. Its make or break. – Henry Rollins

The worlds a better place since I chose music. – Henry Rollins

So, one way or another, I found myself in a few movies. I take it seriously when Im on the set, but I dont take myself seriously as an actor. – Henry Rollins

Dont do anything by half. If you love someone, love them with all your soul. When you go to work, work your ass off. When you hate someone, hate them until it hurts. – Henry Rollins

So Im more at home with my backpack, sleeping in a hotel room or on a bus or on an airplane, than I am necessarily on a bed. Its weird being here. It feels like Im standing next to my real life. – Henry Rollins

Why do you think the old stories tell of men who set out on great journeys to impress the gods? Because trying to impress people just isnt worth the time and effort. – Henry Rollins

Ive made some great mistakes in my life, but, you know, they were honest mistakes. – Henry Rollins

I dont mind The Boss. I think hes an honest guy. I have some of his records, not all of them. Ive met a couple of the E-Street guys, and they seem really cool. – Henry Rollins

Im 36 and if I met a woman of my own age and married her, Id also be marrying her former life, her past. It might be OK for some people – I dont want to judge it or anything – but its not for me. It would destroy my creativity. – Henry Rollins

I can deal with people who watch me on stage but I am not good in communicating with people any other way than through my work. – Henry Rollins

But I have a good life. I enjoy what I do. I am married to work. – Henry Rollins

I take the work seriously, just not myself in it. – Henry Rollins

As long as I tell the truth I feel that nobody can touch me. – Henry Rollins

I just travel the world with my backpack and my cameras and a bunch of Clif bars. – Henry Rollins