A lot of power-pop comes out of LA, a lot of speed metal comes out of New York.
Layne Staley

Andrew Wood's death changed things for a few weeks. I probably got even heavier into drugs after that.
Layne Staley

At home I'm just a guy who has interests that extend far beyond music.
Layne Staley

Being me is no different than being most anyone else, I guess.
Layne Staley

Drugs are not the way to the light. They won't lead to a fairy-tale life, they lead to suffering.
Layne Staley

Drugs will have a huge effect on my work for the rest of my life, whether I'm using or not.
Layne Staley

Every article I see is dope this, junkie that, whiskey this - that ain't my title.
Layne Staley

I don't do much else but stay in my hotel room.
Layne Staley

I don't take part in it the way I used to-the bimbos, the free beers, free drugs, all that. That's still there if you want it, but I don't really seek that out any more.
Layne Staley

I don't think any drug that can cause brain damage, failing kidneys, hardening arteries, pain, and suffering should be made available.
Layne Staley

I found out through the Internet that I have AIDS. I learned that I was dead. Where else would I find these things?
Layne Staley

I guess I can go anywhere I want. If only I knew where to go.
Layne Staley

I haven't read anything but regurgitated rumors. Nothing new, and nothing true.
Layne Staley

I sing like a lark.
Layne Staley

I started out when I was about 12, playing drums. I started singing when I was about 15.
Layne Staley

I was in a band when I was 15. We were a glam band. Then I couldn't afford to buy makeup. At the time that was the thing.
Layne Staley

I wish I could just hug you all, but I'm not gonna.
Layne Staley

I've always looked for the perfect life to step into. I've taken all the paths to get where I wanted.But no matter where I go, I still come home me.
Layne Staley

It was all about music, about getting your friends to come and see you play. I don't see that same intimacy happening very much today.
Layne Staley

Kurt and I weren't the closest of friends, but I knew him well enough to be devastated by his death. For such a quiet person, he was so excited about having a child.
Layne Staley