I don't like to be told what to do at all. That's unfortunate because a lot of people come up with good ideas and can direct you.

Death is like taking an intermission when you can't come back. I like living and being around.

Things change so fast, you can't use 1971 ethics on someone born in 1971.

Anyone who's 71 years old would look ridiculous singing rock.

I left rock and roll professionally at about 49. That's too long as far as I'm concerned. Some people can do it; it depends on what you were.

If you don't own the stage, you shouldn't be in rock n' roll.

I didn't want to write a book. They made me do it.