I didn't come after Elvis and Dylan, I've been around always. But if I see or meet a great artist, I love 'em.

Art is only a way of expressing pain.

There are places I'll remember All my life though some have changed Some forever not for better Some have gone and some remain All these places have their moments With lovers and friends I still can recall Some are dead and some are living In my life I've loved them all

My defenses were so great. The cocky rock and roll hero who knows all the answers was actually a terrified guy who didn't know how to cry. Simple.

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.

It seems that all revolutions end up with a personality cult - even the Chinese seem to need a father-figure.

Avant-garde is French for bullshit