Andrew wood’s death changed things for a few weeks. I probably got even heavier into drugs after that. — 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
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 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. — Layne Staley
I’ve always looked for the perfect life to step into. I’ve taken all the paths to get where I wanted. — Layne Staley
Kurt and I weren’t the closest of friends, but I knew him well enough to be devastated by his death. — Layne Staley
Music is the career I’m lucky enough to get paid for, but I have other desires and passions. — Layne Staley
My bed isn’t made, I’m tired, I haven’t slept well for two weeks. I haven’t been laid in a month. — Layne Staley
People have a right to ask questions and dig deep when you’re hurting people and things around you. — Layne Staley
There are lasting consequences for using drugs. I’ll still be paying for my prior use. — Layne Staley
There’s no huge, deep message in any of the songs. We recorded a few months of being human. — Layne Staley
We started this band as kids, and as time has gone on, we’ve grown and are learning to accommodate each others’ differences. — Layne Staley
We survived a slayer crowd every night for about 50 days and thought we could do about anything after that. — Layne Staley
We try to be real nice and friendly to people, but sometimes they take advantage of that. — Layne Staley
Whatever dramas are going on in my life, I always find that place inside my head where — Layne Staley
I don’t think any drug that can cause brain damage, failing kidneys, hardening arteries — Layne Staley