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

In my life so far, I have discovered that there are really only two kinds of people: those who are for you, and those who are against you. Learn to recognize them, for they are often and easily mistaken for each other.

People don't want to see the guy next door on the stage, they want to see a being from another planet. You want to see somebody you'd never meet in ordinary life.

Inherited hatred (i.e. hatred your parents schooled you in) is not only stupid, it is destructive - why make your only driving force hate? Seems really f***ing dumb to me.

That was a great time, the summer of '71 - I can't remember it, but I'll never forget it!

Eric Clapton wrote "Layla" when he was coked out of his mind. Later on, it nearly killed him.

We never played China, India or Africa. We also haven't played Russia enough. I would love to play those places.