I'm quite honored by it. They [people] tell me that , 'If it hadn't of been for you, I wouldn't have played drums.' Hey, don't blame me, I was just up there doing my stuff. So no, I never take it as any real pressure.

The main thing is not to be afraid of that, to get to a place where you'll go gracefully, not screaming and kicking up a fuss.

Drumming is my middle name.

Roy Orbison was the only act that The Beatles didn't want to follow.

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

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!

I like playing with a live band and I've got my act and we're fine.