11 Quotes & Sayings By Layne Staley

Layne Staley was born on June 19, 1964, in Bellingham, Washington. Staley first used heroin at the age of 14. He first played with the band Alice N' Chains at age 18. Staley's first gig with the band was at Seattle's Paramount Theater on October 30, 1981. After the band signed to Warner Bros Records in 1983, Staley was an integral part of the recording of their debut album Alice In Chains through 1986. Staley's heroin addiction became increasingly serious after the band's third album came out in 1988 Read more

On March 5, 1990, Staley overdosed on heroin and died in his sleep at his apartment in Seattle.

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I guess I can go anywhere I want. If only I knew where to go. Layne Staley
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We write about ourselves because we know about ourselves. Layne Staley
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There are lasting consequences for using drugs. I'll still be paying for my prior use. Layne Staley
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Drugs will have a huge effect on my work for the rest of my life, whether I'm using or not. Layne Staley
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Being me is no different than being most anyone else, I guess. Layne Staley
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My bad habits aren't my title. My strengths and my talent are my title. Layne Staley
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Music is the doorway that has led me to drawing, photography, and writing. Layne Staley
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It was all about music, about getting your friends to come and see you play. I don't see that same intimacy happening very much today. Layne Staley
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I've always looked for the perfect life to step into. I've taken all the paths to get where I wanted. But no matter where I go, I still come home. Layne Staley
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When everyone goes home, you're stuck with yourself. Layne Staley