“My parents were opera singers. I didn't want to play opera because I w...” — Rick Nielsen Quote

My parents were opera singers. I didn't want to play opera because I wasn't good enough. I didn't want to play their music; I wanted to play the music that I wanted to play, and I'm so lucky that today I get to play that music, even though I don't like every song I write.

We may not be proud of every song we've ever done - or been forced to do - but I believe we've done more than meets the eye.

The Sex Pistols had it all - they had the snarl, they had the I-don't-give-a-crap attitude - plus, they could play.

I didn't want to be one of the Beach Boys or one of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah band. I mean, we appreciated that music. But I didn't want to grow a beard to look like Roy Wood just because I liked him.

Guys are lucky: We can wear a suit over and over, just with different shirts and ties.

Lucky Me' is more than my story.

I got to have a TV show that really was the talk of the nation for a while there. So I'm a very lucky guy.

My phrase has always been that I am looking for the versatility of theatre in film. I think I have been quite lucky in that so far.

I've been very lucky, this is my 30th year on TV.