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Quote by Henry Rollins
Why do you think the old stories tell of men who set out on great

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

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If you have an idea of what you want to do in your future, you must go at it with almost monastic obsession, be it music, the ballet or just a basic degree. You have to go at it single-mindedly and let nothing get in your way. – Henry Rollins

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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

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