We never nicked stuff from other bands because that was a no-no because we were all in the same boat. You don't steal from the poor because, let's face it, they're poor. There's no sense in that.

I don't understand people who believe that if you ignore something, it'll go away. That's completely wrong - if it's ignored it gathers strength. Europe ignored Hitler for twenty years. As a result he slaughtered a quarter of the world!

The Beatles had an influence on everybody. You have to realize what an incredible explosion the Beatles were.

If I hadn't been living here [in America], do you think we would have gotten a Grammy? No chance.

People lose their lives in the drug wars and you don't have to prove it to yourself because others have proved it for you.

There are a lot of good books around. People don't read any more. It's a sad state of affairs. Reading's the only thing that allows you to use your imagination. When you watch films it's someone else's vision, isn't it?

Everybody [in The Beatles ] was singing at the same time and the harmonies were great.