I was never interested in being a rock star. I always wanted to be Boris Karloff.

Recognize a rock 'n' roller for what he is, which is a damned lucky guy not to have to work for a living.

It is really sad for the new artists. Where's the next Elvis, where's the next Beatles, where's the Zeppelin? They're out there but they don't have a chance because once upon a time we [musicians of the 60s] had record companies, and they would support you and have point of purchase material and they would give you advances. In other words, they gave you the air to breathe to find yourself and spend the time to learn how to run.

Ladies, first and foremost: you're on your own. No more rules neatly laid out for you to follow. You have to make up YOUR OWN rules.

You can't go through life and leave things the way they are. We can all make a difference, and if I die today, I know I made a difference.

The only thing wrong with marriage is that one of the persons involved is a man.

Television and comic books are, and continue to be, probably the biggest influence in my life. It's the biggest influence on everybody's life.