I always read the papers, the political bits.

Songwriting is like ... being possessed. You try to go to sleep but the song won't let you.

Before Cliff (Richard) and The Shadows, there had been nothing worth listening to in British music.

I enjoyed it when football crowds in the early days would sing 'All together now' - that was another one. I was also pleased when the movement in America took up 'Give peace a chance' because I had written it with that in mind really.

Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.

Imagine all the people living life in peace. You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us, and the world will be as one.

Get back to where you once belonged.