so unbelievably insightful and quotable (the promise of meeting my classmates in the future on their "long journey to the middle" got me through a lot of high school), but I love this scene between the seasoned rock critic and newbie William Miller. William calls him for advice, and Lester just offers an endless amount of wisdom about the nature of being "uncool" in an industry that thrives on being hip. He compares friendship to booze and says that great art can't be made by the cool and attractive because it doesn't have the complexity to last, but it's his statement about the only "true currency" that is so amazing -- I want to needle-point it onto a pillow or something. 10. Pete Townshend might be the only person out there who can really explain rock 'n' roll At least, according to Jeff Bebe. But Jeff certainly does try: "Rock 'n' roll is a lifestyle and a way of thinking. And it's not about money and popularity, although some money would be nice. But it's a voice that says, 'Here I am, and fuck you if you can't understand me.'" Yeah Jeff, I think you pretty much nailed it. 11. Russell is a golden god So Russell may or may not have called himself a golden god (in his opinion), just as Robert Plant may or may not have called himself a golden god (in real life, circa 1975). But I agree with the guitarist with mystique. His proposed last