Johnny Ramone Quotes

Europe was a horrible place. There was nothing on TV. The food was terrible. And they don't even have ice. Who doesn't have ice?

Pure, white rock 'n' roll, with no blues influence.

I try to make a dent in people when I can. 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.

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.

Republicans let this happen over and over, and there is never anyone to stick up for them. They spend too much time defending themselves.

I started doing up-and-down strumming, basically to keep time and to play fast. As time went on, I started realizing other guitar players couldn't do it. I always went against the grain.

I had a good career. I've been very fortunate.

Two of my biggest heroes were my father and John Wayne.

If I didn't like someone, I wouldn't want him calling me up when I was dying. I wouldn't want them having regrets that they didn't talk to me.

I'm just honored that people still like us and people are still nice to me.

I never wore earplugs - that would have been cheating.

I think most bands probably peak on their first album. We peaked on our third album. On the first album, I feel like I wish the production was a little better. I'll always hear a song I don't like. I look for what I could have done to make it better. It's always difficult for me to listen.

You can't change music by yourself.

As far as my favorite songs to perform live, most of the songs we did live were my favorite. If they weren't, I would have gotten rid of them.

Some bands blow it before they even play. The most important moment of any show is when a band walks out with the red amp lights glowing, the flashlight that shows each performer the way to his spot on the stage. It's crucial not to blow it. It sets the tempo of the show; it affects everyone's perception of the band.

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

I think Ronald Reagan was the best President of my lifetime.

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

Cancer softened me up. I like the old me better. I liked being angry. It made me feel strong.

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

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