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Mike Watt
American
Musician
About the author
Life is definitely not a rehearsal, this is it.
Mike Watt,
American
Musician
#Life
Punk is not really a style of music. It was more like a state of mind.
Mike Watt,
American
Musician
#Style
#State
#Mind
#Music
#Punk
Imitation is being rewarded. They're learning that if you fit right in the mold, you get rewarded. Music is no longer a form of expression - it's a means to a lifestyle.
Mike Watt,
American
Musician
#Right
#Being
#Music
#Expression
#Learning
#Imitation
I have a little name. That's why people can remember it.
Mike Watt,
American
Musician
#People
#Name
The only thing new is you finding out about something. Like nothing's really new, but you reinvent it for yourself and find your inner voice.
Mike Watt,
American
Musician
#Nothing
#Voice
I think punk rock, especially for me, was a big middle finger to this whole talent thing.
Mike Watt,
American
Musician
#Talent
#Punk