Some bands blow it before they even play. The most important moment of any show is when a band walks out with the red amp lights glowing, the flashlight that shows each performer the way to his spot on the stage. It's crucial not to blow it. It sets the tempo of the show; it affects everyone's perception of the band.

The bigger the show, the better I'd play. It was what I was waiting for, and I'd never get nervous.

Rocket to Russia' is, I think, my favorite Ramones record. We reached our peak at that point.

I never liked blues music, and I really didn't like jazz. I liked Chuck Berry.

Europe was a horrible place. There was nothing on TV. The food was terrible. And they don't even have ice. Who doesn't have ice?

I think Ronald Reagan was the best President of my lifetime.

I never take medication for pain. I want to know if the pain is getting better or worse.