Henry Rollins

"Americans have been dumbed down to the point where more people watching 'American Idol' than listen to the state of the union address. And that's too bad. I'm not trying to take any bread out of the mouth of Simon Cowell, but if the president is speaking to the people of the United States, and people are going to watch 'American Idol,' that's sad."

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Source: Tough-talker Henry Rollins Is Back, Keeping Things Israel. Interview with Anthony Layser, www.tvguide.com. April 13, 2007.

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Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins

Musician, Writer, Actor

Henry Rollins is a multifaceted artist known for his spoken word performances and punk rock roots, exploring themes of resilience and truth.

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