I take drugs just because in the 20th century in a technological age l…

Lou Reed
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I take drugs just because in the 20th century in a technological age living in the city there are certain drugs you have to take just to keep yourself normal like a caveman. Just to bring yourself up or down, but to attain equilibrium you need to take certain drugs. They don't getcha high even, they just getcha normal. ✨ Lou Reed v Lester Bangs: a classic interview from the vaults. www.theguardian.com. November 8, 2011.
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