It is hard to explain to people now how hard it was being a… - John Roecker

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It is hard to explain to people now how hard it was being a punk back then [the 1970s]. If you had short hair, didn't wear bell bottoms and walked down the street, chances are some asshole in an El Camino was going to kick your ass.

John Roecker

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John Roecker (born 30 January 1966) is an American film director. Roecker's works include Live Freaky! Die Freaky!, Heart Like a Grenade, Disease Is Punishment, and The Fear (Morty's Theme). Roecker resides in California where he focuses on independent film directing and production.

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