We thought that’s the way you were supposed to be if you were in a rock ‘n’ roll band. Flamboyant.
David Johansen Quotes
You know when you read that someone has to leave a show or a tour because they had 'nervous exhaustion'? Well, I had one of those and discovered that I was quite close to death. I always assumed that my lifestyle was going to take me at an early age, but when it was actually occurring I was, 'Not yet!' I pulled back.
Similar Quotes
I thought narcissism meant you loved yourself. Then someone told me there is a flip si...
- Emily LevineMay your life preach more loudly than your lips.
- William Ellery ChanningThe fullness of life is in the hazards of life.
- Edith HamiltonBad reviews come with everything. I've been getting them my whole life.
- Will FriedleI would like my life to be a statement of love and compassion-and where it isn't, that's w...
- Ram DassComments on: "David Johansen Quotes: You know when you read that someone has to leave a show or..."
| Birth: | 9th January, 1950 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Actor, Composer, Lyricist, Singer |
About
David Roger Johansen was born in Staten Island, New York. He is an American pop singer, songwriter, actor and composer. He is also known for his work under the pseudonym Buster Poindexter. He began his career in the late 1960s as a lead singer in the local Staten Island band the Vagabond Missionaries and later in the early 1970s as the singer/songwriter in the protopunk band the New York Dolls. The New York Dolls released two albums, the eponymous New York Dolls, and Too Much Too Soon. He appeared in the television series The Adventures of Pete & Pete in the episode "On Golden Pete", in which he played a park ranger. He appeared in the Muppet Television segment of an episode of The Jim Henson Hour. He also had a supporting role with Mick Jagger and Emilio Estevez in the movie Freejack.
Share with your friends