We were pretty good mates until the Beatles started to split up and Yoko came into it. It was more like old army buddies splitting up on account of wedding bells.

It was a period when they used to read into our lyrics a lot, used to think there was more in them than there was.

I do have a spongelike ear or mentality or whatever you call it, but it's probably a bit subconscious.

Live a little be a gypsy, get around. Get your feet up off the ground, live a little, get around.

Lyricists play with words.

I believe that in the future meditation could be as commonplace in schools and society as eco-awareness is now. It interests me that an ancient cure may be the solution to a modern problem.

And what's the point of changing when I'm happy as I am?