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I understand that Straight Edge isn't a concept that everybody gets. I've heard it my entire life. I've heard 'It's just one drink, Punk' or 'It's just one cigarette', you know. 'What's the big deal?' And I understand that. I see that point of view, but let me explain it to you like this: Straight Edge is a personal choice. It wasn't a choice made so I could fit in somewhere. It wasn't a choice I made to be cool, because honestly, half my life it has made me exactly the opposite of that. It wasn't a choice I ever made to be trendy. It's a choice I made, because it is exactly that: It is a way of life. And I've come out here, time and time again. I've told you exactly how proud I am to be Straight Edge, but the reasons I'm Straight Edge is something that I've always held very close to the vest. It's something that I tried to keep private for a couple of reasons. The first one is: I really don't think it's anybody else's business. Number two: Who really cares, right? Who cares why I'm Straight Edge? Let me explain it to you like this: I never wanted anybody to feel sorry for me and I certainly never wanted to make excuses for myself. (it) |
