Everybody thought I was a bit of an eccentric for wanting to be out there looking at the stars, but I still do

I like to go for a walk or swimming or in the garden when I can. It's a busy kind of life, but I guess I'm lucky.

I never took sheet music seriously. I could do better myself just by listening to other people and using my own intuition.

Einstein got most of the things right about black holes. I'm not an expert, I must admit

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.

I really thought I was pretty good before I saw Hendrix, and then I thought: Yeah, not so good.

I think a lot of people would be better off in America, where at least you would find some radio station somewhere that would play you.