Quotes By Layne Staley

My bad habits aren't my title. My strengths and my talent are my title.

I started out when I was about 12, playing drums. I started singing when I was about 15.

Music is the career I'm lucky enough to get paid for, but I have other desires and passions.

A lot of power-pop comes out of LA, a lot of speed metal comes out of New York.

Drugs will have a huge effect on my work for the rest of my life, whether I'm using or not.

I found out through the Internet that I have AIDS. I learned that I was dead. Where else would I find these things?

I sing like a lark.

When everyone goes home, you're stuck with yourself.