Layne Staley

When everyone goes home, you're stuck with yourself.

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.

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.

Music is the doorway that has led me to drawing, photography, and writing.

My bad habits aren't my title. My strengths and my talent are my title.

Being me is no different than being most anyone else, I guess.

Drugs will have a huge effect on my work for the rest of my life, whether I'm using or not.

There are lasting consequences for using drugs. I'll still be paying for my prior use.

We write about ourselves because we know about ourselves.

I guess I can go anywhere I want. If only I knew where to go.