360 Quotes by John Lydon

I’ve had great pleasure meeting the likes of Newt Gingrich and having a chat with the fellow on a staircase. I found him completely dishonest and totally likeable, because he doesn’t care! He knows what a politician is, and he’s a perfect embodiment of one.

Here’s how I understand music. If you can play the same bunch of noise twice, it’s music. To go beyond that is supercilious and pontificating.

I love conversation and the sharing of different thoughts and philosophies. That kind of stuff always makes me happy. I don’t mind interviews, either – I like doing them.

Until I see an Arab country, a Muslim country, with a democracy, I won’t understand how anyone can have a problem with how they’re treated.

Me, as a human, I never want to take away another human being’s choices or lifestyles or anything.

I nearly die of fear before I go on stage. Something wicked. I can’t eat a thing the day before a gig.

When I write, my brain moves faster than my hands so I’m always trying to picture things.

It’s nice to be a part of history but people should get it right. I may not be perfect, but I’m bloody close.

I don’t release records to be anything but enjoyable.