I don't believe in anarchy, because it will ultimately amount to the power of the bully, with weapons. … - John Lydon

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Growing up, I didn't feel very cool having come from the Midlands.

John Lydon

I don't believe in anarchy, because it will ultimately amount to the power of the bully, with weapons. Gandhi is my life's inspiration: passive resistance. I don't want to live in the Thunderdome with Mad Max.

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