I didn't want the Ramones being told what to be doing, and I wanted the Ramones being presented in the right light - the remaining Ramones.

If a man can tell if he's been successful in his life by having great friends, then I have been very successful.

I figure people drift toward liberalism at a young age, and I always hope that they change when they see how the world really is.

I never wore earplugs — that would have been cheating.

I'm only going to be the way I'd want someone to react to me.

My favorite artists have always been Elvis and The Beatles and they still are!

Your life is what you remember. I mean, some things I wish I still had. But it doesn't matter.

I was the one who was always scowling, downcast. I tried to make sure I looked like that when I was getting my picture taken.

As soon as you start analyzing something it stops

As far as film goes, I enjoy all Hollywood films and all Horror films like The Bride of Frankenstein, which also might be my favorite. I like 60's and 70's Italian and Spanish Horror films.

A lot of kids bought guitars and started playing rock'n'roll because of us.

It wasn't until I started reading and found books they wouldn't let us read in school that I discovered you could be insane and happy and have a good life without being like everybody else.

I'm learning to be braver with colorful clothes, even if they're a little wild.

I see no conflict whatsoever between Christianity and good business practices. People say you can't mix business with religion. I say there's no other way.

We know that priorities are amiss in the world when a man gets a military medal of honor for killing another man and a dishonorable discharge for loving one.

When learning becomes you, then it appears as you need it, when you are being you.

999 ... I can explain it in a minute

A wretched parent who claims obedience from his children, without first doing his duty by them, excites nothing but contempt.

The home is the empire! There is no peace more delightful than one's own fireplace.

The most successful exploiter is the one who makes others feel that he or she has their best interests at heart.

I'm pretty instinctive. I'm a quick learner.