I think that selling rights is a bad move commercially, not just morally. It cheapens the songs. When people come to my concerts, they often hold up candles when we do "Let It Be." I don't think they'd do that anymore if the song suddenly became part of an Oldsmobile ad.

What I have to say is all in the music. If I want to say anything, I write a song.

Why would I retire? Sit at home and watch TV? No thanks. I'd rather be out playing.

When I see bacon, I see a pig, I see a little friend, and that's why I can't eat it. Simple as that.

I doubt very much if The Beatles would have happened if it was not for Elvis.

My arrest was on every bloody TV set. The other prisoners all knew who I was and asked me to sing.

We were a savage little lot, Liverpool kids, not pacifist or vegetarian or anything. But I feel I've gone beyond that, and that it was immature to be so prejudiced and believe in all the stereotypes.