Coke Quote by Iggy Pop
“Well, it wasn't like I was going to run out and score heroin and score an ounce of coke - but incidentally, on the road, I would usually get tanked up and as stoned as I possibly could to go on stage. And offstage, it would be a demon that would come up about twice a week.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1995, Rolling Stone interview with Iggy Pop
He describes using heavy drug use as a coping mechanism for performance anxiety and personal demons, both on and off stage.
In simple terms: He used drugs to manage stage fear and personal issues.
Key Takeaway
Recognize healthier coping strategies.
Themes
addiction
performance anxiety
self‑destruction
Mood
turbulent
confessional
Type
personal
confessional
When to use this quote
- concerts
- tour life
- personal crises
- creative work
Key Concepts
Coping mechanisms
self‑medication
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists manage anxiety without substance abuse?
- What alternatives exist for coping with personal demons?
A Different Perspective
Drug use can exacerbate mental health problems and hinder long‑term wellbeing.
![“I'd go on runs [on cocaine ], four and five days without sleep. Then I'd crash and sleep about 18 hours a day for seven to ten days. Then it would take a few more weeks to get over a vague sort of depression. Then I'd be off on another run.” quote by George Carlin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f81/george-carlin-155_cocaine_i-d-go-on-runs-on-cocaine-four-and-five_952823.jpg)
