Brian was the oldest, I was in the middle and Carl was the baby. I was the troublemaker. Brian got great grades and Carl got the kind of grades I did. I failed everything. I was too busy fighting and running wild.

[in the sleeve notes for The Beach Boys 1964 album, "All Summer Long"] They say I live a fast life. Maybe I just like a fast life. I wouldn't give it up for anything in the world. It won't last forever, either. But the memories will.

My mom had to beg the guys to let me play. I couldn't even play the drums right - Brian had to show me.

All I need is a big surfboard and a piano.

Everything that I am or will ever be is in the music. If you want to know me, just listen.

I can tell you the day The Beach Boys will no longer exist - never. We'll be on stage in wheelchairs.

Loneliness is a very special place, Silently silently you touch my face