America: It's like Britain, only with buttons.

The White Album is important to me for different reasons. One - I had left the band on the White Album.

When I was thirteen I only wanted to be a drummer.

The trouble with leaving your feet on the ground is you never get to take your pants off.

The drummer's always going to be there. They're the floor of the whole deal and everyone can stand up on you.

I've been asked to write my autobiography and really they only want 8 years (1962-1970), and I keep saying it would be five volumes before I even got into the band!

Beatles, women and children first!