" I can't live in this life. I'm too much of a moody eratic person and I don't have the passion anymore. Sometimes I feel as if I should have to punch a time-clock before I walk out on stage. I've tried everything in my power to appreciate it and I do. God believe me. I do - but it's not enough. The fact is, I can't fool you. It simply isn't fair to you and me. The worst crime I can think of would be to put people off by faking it, and by pretending I'm having 100 per cent fun. It's better to burn out than fade away."
"I haven't felt the excitement of listening to, as well as creating music along with really writing something, for too many years now. I feel guilty beyond words about these things - for example, when we're backstage and the lights go out and the manic roar of the crowd begins, it doesn't affect me the way it did for Freddie Mercury who seemed to relish the love and adoration of the crowd."
"I needed to be slightly numb to regain the enthusiasm I had as a child."
"I hate it. I can't play with them (NIRVANA) anymore. It's not fun for me any more, I can't live this life."
KURT COBAIN - 7th April 1994