Sex, death and war. And justice. There's no shortage of lyrics there.

They [The Beatles ] were the first band to write their own songs in Britain because we always just covered American songs before that.

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

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?

People changing because they think they should is not a good idea, because I just don't think they should, really.

It's just that I am too old now to chase all the woman involved; which just seems a shame.

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