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Lou Reed was a true rock legend - a pioneer who influenced countless artists for generations to come and helped shape and define an era of music.
Initially finding fame with the Andy Warhol-curated The Velvet Underground, Reed went solo and shunned the mainstream after initial accessible hits such as 'Walk On the Wild Side' and, of course, 'Perfect Day'. As well as being an incredibly influential singer and songwriter, Reed was a notoriously prickly interviewee, known to hang up on journalists if he got bored of their questions and even reduce them to tears. However, Reed gave fantastic soundbites when he was so inclined.
With the icon having passed away last night, we've collected together 15 of his most outrageous, inspirational, rude and insightful quotes.
