In 1962 I was 17, so I was definitely watching the dance shows on television.
Ever since I was a kid, I've had an enormous interest in the sciences - everything from quantum physics to anthropology.
Writing is a great love of mine.
I've never been one to chase awards or anything like that, to be honest.
After high school I was going to be an architect. In fact, I was studying to be an architect when the audition for 'The Monkees' came along.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is not a public democratic organization; it's a private club basically. It's like a private golf club and they decide who they're going to let in the club.