“Mr. Pop is passionate. It’s pretty obvious he’s kind of a wild guy, but he has standards; he has a controlled madness, and this is what it’s really all about.” ~ Debbie Harry
“And it’s a… it’s a term ‘Punk Rock’ that’s based on contempt; it’s a term that’s based on fashion , style , elitism, satanism , and, everything that’s rotten about rock 'n’ roll.” ~ Iggy Pop
“I guess people assume I have some sort of totally magical life, but I’m a working musician, fortunately. I’ve worked on my craft, and I’m very fortunate I’ve been able to survive in a very competitive industry and enjoy my success. It’s not easy.” ~ Debbie Harry
Deborah Harry performing with Blondie at the Whisky a Go Go in 1977, photographed by Donna Santisi and Jenny Lens.
“I used to wear wedding dresses a lot and just rip them off during Rip Her To Shreds, and I’d have a little black dress underneath. Wedding dresses were one of my favorite things to rip. I’d get them at junk stores.”
