I've never been able to sit round on my own and play drums, practice in the back room, never been able to. I've always played with other musicians. It's how I play, there's no joy for me in playing on my own, bashing away. I need a bass, a piano, guitar, whatever, and then I can play.

The Beatles were just four guys that loved each other. That's all they'll ever be.

When I'm ninety-five and it's 'This is Your Life' time, they'll still be referring to me as 'ex-Beatle'...it does have it's advantages. It's still the best way to get a good table at a resturant.

I like Beethoven, especially the poems.

They said do what you want, because if we don't like it no one will hear it.

The business is so driven by money, everyone's trying to get it right.

I've always felt that a space is as good as a fill.