Even my mother told me: 'You are a handsome woman, but you're not pretty. Pretty girls don't have those big bones.'

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.

People don't remember each tree in a park but all of us benefit from the trees. And in a way, artists are like trees in a park.

Tape the sound of friends laughing together. Save it for a rainy day.

I'm kind of honored to be a dragon lady. The dragon is a very powerful, mythical animal.

Energy is so important. If you don't have it, don't bother with rock and roll.

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