Julian Lennon

“I find it upsetting to see the erosion of manners. It's very scary. Where are the 'pleases' and 'thank yous?'”

“People are generally badly advised when they're starting out in the creative field.”

“A lot of people think that I grew up in recording studios and knew the whole process, but that was never the case.”

“I realise myself that hate wastes a lot of time and energy, and I would rather re-direct any energy that I have to good and positive use.”

“I have a short temper - I think it's part of the Celtic background. I used to be a lot more angry, but I was quite discreet with it.”

“On the one hand, I've had such a normal upbringing with my mum, who has kept me grounded, but on the other, the wild experiences through my dad.”

“I think everyone has the potential to be creative, but they have to find the avenue or avenues that work for them.”

“I've found constancy and balance between creativity and normality.”

“He wasn't a great father. He was a great musician. That's always been a touchy one, and it will be until I can find the answer, but I don't know if there is one.”

“I get twitchy if I don't pick up a guitar or sit at the piano every now and then... I have to do it; I don't have a choice.”