I don't believe in pets. I like animals to be wild and free. But I can…

John Lydon
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I don't believe in pets. I like animals to be wild and free. But I can sit and watch an ant run up and down the floor for hours. I use a magnifying glass to look at the beautiful shape of the thing. ✨ 76 minutes with ... John Lydon. Interview with Dave Simpson, www.theguardian.com. May 31, 2012.
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