I was in Sweden for 10 days. They put me on the front page of the daily papers eight days in a row. I did nothing to warrant any of the attention. It was ridiculous.

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Johnny Thunders, an American musician, was in Sweden for 10 days. During his visit, he was featured on the front page of the daily newspapers for 8 straight days, even though he didn't do anything special or important. He thought the whole situation was completely absurd and unnecessary.

About Johnny Thunders

Johnny Thunders was an American musician who gained fame in the 1970s as a member of the New York Dolls and later as a solo artist. He was known for his distinctive guitar playing and songwriting, and left a lasting impact on the punk and rock music scenes.

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