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GAVIN ROSSDALE I don't see myself as the boss. I sing and write the songs, and it would feel strange if somebod...
GAVIN ROSSDALE I love playing live, I don't like studios all that much. I need the reaction of the audience.
GAVIN ROSSDALE The more I talk about things, the more I understand myself.
GAVIN ROSSDALE I don't know any musician who got to the top without hard work. Take whoever you want. They all ...
GAVIN ROSSDALE Any reaction is better than none.
GAVIN ROSSDALE I'm not a workaholic, but I was a bit manic, I have to confess.
GAVIN ROSSDALE Dub and reggae... I play that a lot around the house.
GAVIN ROSSDALE For some critics we might be uncool on account of our popularity.
GAVIN ROSSDALE There's nothing worse than someone coming up to me and going Oh God, I really love your hair.
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