Alex Lifeson

The shock of any trauma, I think changes your life. It's more acute in the beginning and after a little time you settle back to what you were. However it leaves an indelible mark on your psyche. ↗

— Alex Lifeson

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We've managed to have a long career that is still quite vibrant, yet we've never had to kow-tow to record companies who said we weren't commercial enough. ↗

— Alex Lifeson

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And on top of that, when we work together we have a wonderful working relationship we push each other we challenge each other we laugh 80% of the time that we are together we're very fortunate. ↗

— Alex Lifeson

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At the same time, I've never been afraid of death or the concept of death. ↗

— Alex Lifeson

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Both Neil and I had done solo projects where we were the boss and I just thought that if he was willing to get into it, it would really be a good experience for him. ↗

— Alex Lifeson

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But when Neil called, I have to say that my heart soared. And the reason was, because it said so much about his recovery... that he was coming back to the world of the living. ↗

— Alex Lifeson

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Certainly after the tragedy in Neil's life, we were holding out hope for his recovery. It wasn't too promising at the time and obviously you get to the point of thinking that that is it. ↗

— Alex Lifeson

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I think we're quite unique in that we do have our own sound and approach and we don't really care what's going on elsewhere... we've never wanted to be part of another trend or movement. ↗

— Alex Lifeson

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If there was any one achievement, it would be that we've have done it on our own terms. ↗

— Alex Lifeson

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