"I still have people saying to me, 'Oh, you're still together?' They don't realize Leppard's been around this whole time, because people just don't get to hear us."

"I don't know how anyone could vote Republican. It's so obvious that their only interest is keeping the rich rich."

"And remember: without you, all we are is loud. No pressure."

"I actually knew I was going to be perfect for Def Leppard, sorry I hate to say that but I knew it."

"I never had a real job either. I sort of fell out of school and ended up playing guitar."

"It's a lot more comfortable, I must say. Ummm, I didn't think I'd be playing with another band, I kinda thought I was through with that, but I make an exception because they're nice people."

"If there is any justice in the world, then eighties rock will never again serve to blight humanity as it did in that dark decade!"

"Being a songwriter, singer, and a great part of a unit is more important than being Joe Guitar Hero."