This is the rock 'n' roll life, and you had to invent it as you went along. There was no textbook to say how you operate this machinery.

The Beatles were basically a vocal band.

If you're going to kick authority in the teeth, you might as well use both feet.

I have no idea what the audience makes of me.

When I listen to what I did under the influence - 10 years of work - I don't think it either enhanced or impaired me. It didn't have that much to do with it.

It's an addiction... and addiction is something I should know something about.

The public library is the great equaliser.