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One thing I did before Nirvana became popular was I stopped doing drugs. By the time I was 20, I just stopped doing that stuff because it didn't make me feel emotionally, mentally or physically healthy. I have a drink every now and again, sure, but if you want to weather a career like I've done, you can't do this shit half-assed. It's challenging and you have to try and keep your head - there's a lot going on around you all the time and with time you get better at keeping on top of it all.
— Dave Grohl
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "One thing I did before Nirvana became popular was I stopped doing drugs. By the time I was 20, I just stopped doing that stuff because it didn't make me feel emotionally, mentally or physically healthy. I have a drink every now and again, sure, but if you want to weather a career like I've done, you can't do this shit half-assed. It's challenging and you have to try and keep your head - there's a lot going on around you all the time and with time you get better at keeping on top of it all." in the context of "" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Dave Grohl
David Eric Grohl (born January 14, 1969) is an American rock musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer. He is best known as the former drummer for the grunge band Nirvana and the founder and frontman of the rock band Foo Fighters, of which he is the lead vocalist, one of three guitarists, and primary songwriter.
About Dave Grohl
David Eric Grohl (born January 14, 1969) is an American rock musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer. He is best known as the former drummer for the grunge band Nirvana and the founder and frontman of the rock band Foo Fighters, of which he is the lead vocalist, one of three guitarists, and primary songwriter.
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