“I am the Lizard King, I can do anything!”

—  Jim Morrison

The quote "I am the Lizard King, I can do anything!" is famous quote attributed to Jim Morrison (1943–1971), lead singer of The Doors.

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lead singer of The Doors 1943–1971

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