The Who would never have been successful without two special people, Kit Lambert and Chris Stamp

I'm realistic about my age and realistic about the fact that there's an awful lot less in front of me than there is behind me. I've always felt that music is an art form that deserves to live the life of the artist.

I used to take amphetamines until I realized that amphetamines didn't go with being a good singer.

I know without our fans and the devotion of our fans we wouldn't be here. I don't mean to put them down, but I'm just stating a fact that it is hard to play to people that see you all the time and it takes a lot of fun out of it in some ways.

There is certainly more in the future now than back in 1964.

You have to keep fit being a singer - that's part of the job. You can't do it unless you have incredible stamina.

I've always felt that music is an art form that deserves to live the life of the artist.