Quotes By Layne Staley
We survived a Slayer crowd every night for about 50 days and thought we could do about anything after that.
Layne Staley
I've always looked for the perfect life to step into. I've taken all the paths to get where I wanted.But no matter where I go, I still come home me.
Layne Staley
We started this band as kids, and as time has gone on, we've grown and are learning to accommodate each others' differences.
Layne Staley
The songs are about things that we were thinking and we wrote 'em down, and when you listen to 'em, whatever you think it's about... THAT'S what it's about!
Layne Staley
We try to be real nice and friendly to people, but sometimes they take advantage of that.
Layne Staley
I don't take part in it the way I used to-the bimbos, the free beers, free drugs, all that. That's still there if you want it, but I don't really seek that out any more.
Layne Staley
I started out when I was about 12, playing drums. I started singing when I was about 15.
Layne Staley
Music is the career I'm lucky enough to get paid for, but I have other desires and passions.
Layne Staley
Drugs will have a huge effect on my work for the rest of my life, whether I'm using or not.
Layne Staley
I found out through the Internet that I have AIDS. I learned that I was dead. Where else would I find these things?
Layne Staley
It was all about music, about getting your friends to come and see you play. I don't see that same intimacy happening very much today.
Layne Staley
I was in a band when I was 15. We were a glam band. Then I couldn't afford to buy makeup. At the time that was the thing.
Layne Staley
Andrew Wood's death changed things for a few weeks. I probably got even heavier into drugs after that.
Layne Staley
People have a right to ask questions and dig deep when you're hurting people and things around you.
Layne Staley