I don't feel a lack of hope. It's just disappointment that after all these years we're still fighting meaningless wars for a handful of people.

What I used to play was rhythm guitar before I saw Jack Bruce. I said, That's what I want to do in life. He was definitely the main influence

Without a doubt, Ozzy is the craziest person I've ever met. Son of Sam is a close second.

Lately, Ive been listening to some jazz albums. I love the new Pat Metheny album. John Coltrane. I still like good metal, though!

Ozzy wanted to get us back together. It's been 20 years. We did a couple of songs during his farewell in 1992 and that got the ball rolling.

I love soccer. That's all I ever watch. I'll watch it all day if I can. But I'm too bloody old to play now.

Black Sabbath was written on bass: I just walked into the studio and went, bah, bah, bah, and everybody joined in and we just did it.