Countries have lost their culture because what they wanted was money. Money became the running theme in every country and culture was sacrificed.

Many of my songs were dance orientated from way back. That's because I love dance! When I hear a dance number, just hearing the first eight bars, it immediately makes my bod start moving and dancing.

We are very lucky really, because we can create our own reality, John [Lennon] and me, but we know the important thing is to communicate with other people.

I get very sad when I think about Vietnam where there seems to be no choice but violence. This violence goes on for centuries perpetuating itself.

People make music to get a reaction. Music is communication.

When you are totally depressed, you should try giggling. Just make yourself laugh. Force yourself to laugh.

Give death announcements each time you move instead of giving announcements of the change of address. Send the same when you die.