'Each man kills the things he loves'. I recognise that in myself, in relationships, even with guitars, beautiful things that I've had and wilfully destroyed.
Pete DohertyWhen inspiration and emotions are sudden, and you can truly capture something, then, yeah, of course it feels good. But when youโre stunted, and youโre having trouble expressinโ yourself, then obviously it doesnโt. So itโs never constant.
Pete DohertyIโm not saying that maybe there isnโt a kid out there whose behavior hasnโt been influenced by me in some way. Iโm sure there is. But I can only speak for myself, and if youโd asked if my behavior had ever been affected by people Iโd admired from afar, like musicians or footballers, thatโd be a yes, totally.
Pete DohertyOnce you realize that what Iโm saying is true and comes from the heart, then itโs easy. But if you see it all as a faรงade and just a presentation of affected emotion, then itโs not so easy, itโll just confuse you.
Pete Doherty