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Inspire Quote by Rick Allen

“Just the same way I'd say a prayer before going…” quote by Rick Allen — Download Open image

“Just the same way I'd say a prayer before going onstage, taking that even further and using the drum to inspire people. And using that as a vehicle for the intention.”

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I prefer the rather old and battered, things with character, to the brand new.

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'Cause I felt I didn't have anything else to prove as a musician... and boy was I wrong about that one.

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But I think that the most important thing was to really stop drinking.

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