Thank you for the tragedy: Kurt Cobain

 

Thank you for the tragedy: Kurt Cobain

The late singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain's nihilistic view of life was well-known, but it also brought out some deep-seated insights. Remembering the late Nirvana frontman, a day before his birth anniversary.

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Published: Thu 18 Feb 2016, 11:00 PM

Last updated: Fri 26 Feb 2016, 8:15 AM

"Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are." 
"No one is afraid of heights, they're afraid of falling down. No one is afraid of saying I love you, they're afraid of the answer." 
"Thank you for the tragedy. I need it for my art." 
"I wanted to have the adoration of John Lennon, but have the anonymity of Ringo Starr. I didn't want to be a frontman." 
"People think of life as being so sacred and they feel like this is their only chance and they have to do something with their life and make an impact. As far as I'm concerned, it's just a pitstop for the afterlife. It's just a little test to see how you can handle reality." 
"Life isn't nearly as sacred as the appreciation of passion."
"They laugh at me because I'm different; I laugh at them because they're all the same." 
"A friend is nothing but a known enemy."


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