There are times when I flick through magazines and think I'm in danger of becoming a prisoner of my own hair.

I'm pretty basic as far as technique is concerned. I don't use many gadgets, and I like the sound my guitar makes, anyway.

On the first few albums the songs would grow into strange shapes.

It's wonderful for me to see what 'We Will Rock You' has done. 'We Will Rock You' and 'We Are the Champions' have kind of transcended the normal framework of where music is listened to and appreciated - they've become part of public life, which I feel wonderful about.

The guitar was my weapon, my shield to hide behind.

We wouldn't have put it out with the name Queen on it if we didn't think it was musically up to scratch.

If I go to places where other people are playing, I often get up and play myself. I just enjoy the sound and feel of playing.