Jesus Christ was the original rock'n'roll star. He gave people reasons to live in the rut they were living in. He was the first man to say, "You don't have to have human sacrifices, 'cause human sacrifices hurt somebody, you know?" Just believe in the spirit that is within you.

When you get to 60, the word "retirement" comes in on every conversation.

You've got to believe in yourself, or no one will believe in you. Imagination is like a bird on the wing, flying free for you to use.

I used to get upset by people not understanding me, but I’ve made a career out of it now.

In the early days, you would get skinheads, the Eagles and Black Sabbath playing the same show.

I suppose there's a lot of people that've got a better life than me. But I don't know, I feel very fortunate and very blessed.

I've been in rehabs with hardcore heroin addicts who say, 'I've kicked the heroin, but I can't let go of the tobacco.' I haven't smoked a cigarette in a long time. I like being clean now.