It’s alright all of us all living saying ‘oh well there’s enough of us so we won't have anymore, don't let anybody else live.’ I don't believe in that.

Paranoia is just a heightened sense of awareness.

When you do something noble and beautiful and nobody notice, do not be sad. For the sun every morning is a beautiful spectacle and yet most of the audience still sleeps.

If you tried to give rock and roll another name, you might call it Chuck Berry.

It all exists, even if it's in your mind. Who's to say that dreams and nightmares aren't as real as the here and now? Reality leaves a lot to the imagination.

Oh sure. I dug the fame, the power, the money, and playing to big crowds. Conquering America was the best thing.

Nowadays it's hip not to be married. I'm not interested in being hip.

Rock n' roll is the music that inspired me to play music. There is nothing conceptually better than rock and roll. No group, be it The Beatles, Dylan, or the Stones have ever improved on Whole Lotta Shakin' for my money.

One thing you can't hide — is when you're crippled inside.

Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans.