I was really lucky that I came to puberty at a time when music and politics were completely intertwined.

Bob Geldof
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  1. Well, a sort of epiphany: I was in a great band. And it's very cool to be at 53 and realise that when you were a kid you were in a great band.

  2. I was really lucky that I came to puberty at a time when music and politics were completely intertwined.

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  4. You can't trust politicians. It doesn't matter who makes a political speech. It's all lies - and it applies to any rock star who wants to make a political speech as well.

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