I used to be cruel to my woman, and physically - any woman. I was a hitter. I couldn't express myself and I hit. I fought men and I hit women. That is why I am always on about peace, you see. It is the most violent people who go for love and peace. Everything's the opposite. But I sincerely believe in love and peace. I am a violent man who has learned not to be violent and regrets his violence. I will have to be a lot older before I can face in public how I treated women as a youngster.

There was something wrong with me, I thought, because I seemed to see things other people didn't see.

I don't miss it. I'm glad it happened, but I don't miss it.

When I was a child I experienced moments of not wanting to see the ugliness, not wanting to see not being wanted. This lack of love went into my eyes and into my mind.

If there hadn't been an Elvis, there wouldn't have been the Beatles.

The only reason I am a star is because of my repression. Nothing else would have driven me through all that if I was 'normal'.

One thing I can tell you is you have to be free. Come together, right now, over me.