"I take the work seriously, just not myself in it.“

-Henry Rollins

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Henry Rollins quote about work: "I take the work seriously, just not myself in it."

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"I can deal with people who watch me on stage but I am not good in communicating with people any other way than through my work."

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"I just get things done instead of talking about getting them done. I don't go out and party. I don't smoke, drink or do drugs and I'm not married, that leaves a lot of time for my work."

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"I don't mean to be arrogant and I really appreciate my fans but talking about what I am doing is not something I'm good at. I do what I do and that's it. I want to get back to my work and do more of it instead of talking about it."

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"But I have a good life. I enjoy what I do. I am married to work."

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"Don't do anything by half. If you love someone, love them with all your soul. When you go to work, work your ass off. When you hate someone, hate them until it hurts."

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