Two of my biggest heroes were my father and John Wayne.

I had a good career. I've been very fortunate.

Pure, white rock 'n' roll, with no blues influence.

If a man can tell if he's been successful in his life by having great friends, then I have been very successful.

I didn't want the Ramones being told what to be doing, and I wanted the Ramones being presented in the right light - the remaining Ramones.

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

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