"If you were to look back at me as a school kid you'd see a very quiet little church mouse kind of character"
- Johnny Rotten
About this Quote
Johnny Rotten's quote paints a vibrant image of his youth self. He was a shy and introverted kid, who kept to himself and rarely spoke up. He was like a "church mouse," a timid animal that scurries away at the tiniest sound. He was so peaceful that if you were to look back at him as a school kid, you would see a very shy and unassuming figure.
This quote speaks to the transformation that Johnny Rotten underwent as he aged. He went from being a quiet and simple kid to ending up being the diva of the renowned hard rock band, the Sex Pistols. His transformation was remarkable, and it speaks with the power of self-expression and the nerve to be oneself. Johnny Rotten's quote is a reminder that we all have the potential to be something higher than what we are.
This quote is written / told by Johnny Rotten somewhere between January 31, 1956 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from England.
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