When I was younger, I was ready to go off at any time. My wife, Linda, and I would go out to the Limelight in New York, and I would see people and be able to freeze them with a look. People were even too scared of me to tell me that people were scared of me.

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.

As far as film goes, I enjoy all Hollywood films and all Horror films like The Bride of Frankenstein, which also might be my favorite. I like 60's and 70's Italian and Spanish Horror films.

I figure people drift toward liberalism at a young age, and I always hope that they change when they see how the world really is.

I never wore earplugs — that would have been cheating.

Cancer softened me up. I like the old me better. I liked being angry. It made me feel strong.

My favorite album would have to be Rocket To Russia. I feel this album has the most classic Ramones songs.