That's all drugs and alcohol do, they cut off your emotions in the end.

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

I'm not sleeping with all the women I appear with.

I don't like talking. It's how I'm built. Some people gab all day and some play it smogo. I don't mind talking or smiling, it's just I don't do it very much. I haven't got a smiling face or a talking mouth.

Do you remember when everyone began analyzing Beatles songs..I don't think I ever understood what some of them were supposed to be about

I know when I feel good when I play. There's a closeness with musicians you only get from playing live, even in the studio it's still playing live. For me, it's what expands my soul.

The kids are interested in the music of them. They're not interested in mop-tops and Beatle boots and crazy suits. It's all down to the music now - that's what they hear, and that's what they love.