How Long Gone 878. - Roddy Bottum
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Dec 3, 2025 
Roddy Bottum, the talented musician from Faith No More and Imperial Teen, shares insights from his revealing memoir, The Royal We. He reminisces about his days in Provincetown and the iconic Dick Dock, while diving into the highs and lows of Manhattan real estate. Roddy reflects on his early investment in Apple stock, the nostalgic allure of American Apparel, and pop culture musings surrounding Kim Kardashian. With candid stories about LA cruising culture and past relationships—including a few juicy details about Courtney Love—this conversation is as entertaining as it is insightful.
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Leaving The West Village For Bond Street
- Roddy moved to New York after years in the West Village and described a noisy high-rise construction pushing him to relocate.
- He and his boyfriend found a large loft on Bond Street that they plan to renovate into a new home.
Accidental Apple Windfall
- Roddy Bottum bought $12,000 of Apple stock in ~1990 on a whim at a boyfriend's suggestion.
- That early purchase later multiplied massively and changed his life, like winning the lottery.
LA's Shine Versus Its Current Darkness
- Roddy says Los Angeles felt shallow and mundane as a teen, driving him to leave at 17.
- He still loves LA but warns it's in a darker period now with visible homelessness and ICE issues needing compassion.
