I never weigh myself. But if I put my trousers on and they don't do up, then I don't eat until I can.

To be able to play as slow as Al Jackson is almost impossible.

I didn't know what the hell Charlie Parker was playing... I just liked the way he played.

Mick's not good on his own problems, but he's very good at other people's. He's been wonderful over the years. I don't mean I ring him up every week, but he's fantastic.

I never had lessons. Used to try to play to records, which I hated doing. Still can't play to them.

I think you get to a point where you watch something just to enjoy it. I don't think it's really done so that you're supposed to feel, Oh, he's the most wonderful drummer. I think the whole lot is what's more enjoyable.

The world of this is a load of crap. You get all these bloody people, so incredibly sycophantic.