oh look at that

[the_bono]

I don't read about famous rock bands falling apart. In a sense it's because I'm a superstitious old Irishman and I fully believe in the theory of the jinx. Put yourself in that situation, become obsessed with that situation, and what the bloody fuck do you find yourself asking for? So I think it's usually because of some gold digging lass who

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[mr_the_edge_]

I didn't know "wankiest" was a word.

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[the_bono]

Where have you been?

Wait. You're not answering that. Pardon me.

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[mr_the_edge_]

I was in the states.

Not there anymore though, so I guess it's safe.

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[the_bono]

I see. And did you find what you were looking for?

[ahewson]

But your band does and should mean something to you; I'd have understood if you had gone after him.

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[the_bono]

My priorities are where they should be.

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[ahewson]

I wouldn't ask you to re-examine them.

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[the_bono]

I'd still do anything you asked me to do.

[r_maida]

Pass up opportunities of understanding each person in the band once and you're trite. Pass it up twice and you're accordingly bloody foolish with a dish of arrogance on the side.

That's probably the best thing anyone first starting out in a band could be told.

This is the comment where I attempt to get past my serious case of hero worship for both you and the rest of your band and thank you for inspiring me to become a musician. I actually followed The Joshua Tree tour for about two months because of that inspiration then, and you guys have never failed to inspire me again with each new record.

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[the_bono]

The only true safety you'll ever have is in your tribe.

Thank you, Raine. I never understand how one record can change lives, but it all spawns from words, the evolution of everything.

[r_maida]

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers. That's my philosophy on it, anyway.

It's definitely my pleasure. The right words at the right time cause the most amazing things.