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"I think a lot of cynicism has dropped away from my shoulders since I stopped drinking."
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"You know Manchester is always a bit of a hard place for people coming from London, just with all the history. Manchester has this immensely huge and healthy history musically."

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"Really high-minded people are indifferent to happiness, especially other people's."

"Motivating people, forcing them to your will, gives you a cynical attitude toward humanity. It degrades everything it touches."

"No matter how kind you are, always expect a few imbeciles."

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"I think a lot of cynicism has dropped away from my shoulders since I stopped drinking."

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"Cynicism is the humour of hatred."
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