Layne Staley

Music is the career I'm lucky enough to get paid for, but I have other desires and passions.

It was all about music, about getting your friends to come and see you play. I don't see that same intimacy happening very much today.

Music is the doorway that has led me to drawing, photography, and writing.

We started this band as kids, and as time has gone on, we've grown and are learning to accommodate each others' differences.

At home I'm just a guy who has interests that extend far beyond music.

I've always looked for the perfect life to step into. I've taken all the paths to get where I wanted.But no matter where I go, I still come home me.

When everyone goes home, you're stuck with yourself.

Andrew Wood's death changed things for a few weeks. I probably got even heavier into drugs after that.

Kurt and I weren't the closest of friends, but I knew him well enough to be devastated by his death. For such a quiet person, he was so excited about having a child.