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.

I did study Shakespeare, that was sort of my thing; I got a Literature A-level, which is my only claim to academic fame.

Some people don't believe in climate warning - like those who don't believe there was a Holocaust.

I definitely did look up to John. We all looked up to John. He was older and he was very much the leader; he was the quickest wit and the smartest.

All at once we see things in our skies, and we both realize it together. Well you know they were wrong, get on the right thing.

I guess the ultimate luxury professionally is to be able to change your direction, to work in another medium.

And I loved Fats Waller. I love his instrumental abilities, his vocal abilities and his sense of humor.