I think Hammer's very cool: he has a great voice and great presence.

I was actually perfectly happy when I had no money, which lasted right up until we had a hit with Killer Queen, in 1974. I never wanted for anything.

I'm a much better musician than astronomer. I think the world got the right choice.

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

George Harrison was a fabulous, fabulous, fabulous guitarist, and a wonderful example of what a rock star should be. I totally revered him as an innovator. He was always fresh, daring, magnificently melodic, full of spiritual quality, and totally conscious of the chord structure beneath the solo. And he had the courage to play simple. He never took refuge in effects, or tried to impress with speed. I hope he knew how much we all loved and respected him.

There is no way that you can ever really repeat something. I have this great belief that the magic of the moment can never be recaptured.

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