I don't ever try to make a serious social comment.

Trumpets are a bit more adventurous; they're drunk! Trumpeters are generally drunk. It wets their whistle.

I love the past. There are parts of the past I hate, of course.

I don't have any desire to learn. I feel it's like a voodoo, that it would spoil things if I actually learnt how things are done.

There was one moment where they were riding their little ponies in Scotland, and Stella said to me: 'Dad! You're Paul McCartney, aren't you?' 'Yes darling, but I'm Daddy really'.

I don't take me seriously. If we get some giggles, I don't mind.

It's a powerful thing hearing your friend on a very beautiful song.