When I'm gone, people will no doubt remember me for Queen, but I would much rather be remembered for attempting to change the way we treat our fellow creatures.

The guitar has a kind of grit and excitement possessed by nothing else.

Astronomy's much more fun when you're not an astronomer

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 spent 20 years of my life building up Queen, and now Im spending years of my life trying to get away from it.

Queen songs tend to be about very personal things: personal dreams and personal ambitions.

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