The Stones always tried to do the odd smaller gig when they could.

I love to play smaller crowds with the Rhythm Kings.

When I record in a studio I don't use an amp. I go directly into the board, so I can get that very fat, full sound - which is my favorite sound.

I had a wonderful time with the Stones but after 31 years, I thought it was time to move on.

I don't make any money.

I am much more my own man than I was when I was with the Stones.

I'm always shy in front of an audience, so I'm always at the back, in the shadows, just doing it. I don't like the front, the adulation.