Kurt Cobain quotes

Kurt Cobain was an American musician and the lead singer of the rock band Nirvana. His raw songwriting and distinctive voice helped define the grunge music movement of the early 1990s. He became an icon of a generation, leaving a lasting impact on rock music and popular culture. Here are 217 of his quotes:

I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not. (Kurt Cobain)
It is better to burn out than fade away. View quote
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Drugs are a waste of time. They destroy your memory and your self-respect and everything that goes along with with your self esteem. View quote
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Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are. View quote
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I use bits and pieces of others [sic] personalities to form my own. [p. 95]. View quote
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If I went to jail, at least I wouldn't have to sign autographs. View quote
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The duty of youth is to challenge corruption. View quote
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Rather be dead than cool. View quote
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Punk is musical freedom. It's saying, doing and playing what you want. In Webster's terms, 'nirvana' means freedom from pain, suffering and the external world, and that's pretty close to my definition of Punk Rock. View quote
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I am not well read, but when I do read, I read well. View quote
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If you die you're completely happy and your soul somewhere lives on. I'm not afraid of dying. Total peace after death, becoming someone else is the best hope I've got. (Kurt Cobain)
It's okay to eat fish because they don't have any feelings. View quote
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A friend is nothing but a known enemy. View quote
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I started being really proud of the fact that I was gay even though I wasn't. View quote
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I won't eat anything green. View quote
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Thought the sun is gone, I have a light. View quote
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I'm so happy because today I found my friends - they're in my head. View quote
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The worst crime is faking it. View quote
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Rap music is the only vital form of music introduced since punk rock. View quote
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If you ever need anything please don't hesitate to ask someone else first. View quote
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We're so trendy we can't even escape ourselves. (Kurt Cobain)
If it's illegal to rock and roll, throw my ass in jail! View quote
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I just can't believe anyone would start a band just to make the scene and be cool and have chicks. I just can't believe it. View quote
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If it was up to me, I'd get more oil tanker drivers drunk. I don't value music much. I like the Beatles, but I hate Paul McCartney. I like Led Zeppelin, but I hate Robert Plant. I like the Who, but I hate Roger Daltrey. View quote
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I would like to get rid of the homophobes, sexists, and racists in our audience. I know they're out there and it really bothers me. View quote
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Kurt Cobain

Occupation: American Singer
Born: February 20, 1967
Died: April 5, 1994
Quotes count: 217
Wikipedia: Kurt Cobain

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