Aqualung is one that my brother turned me onto. It wasn't that hard-rocking, but Martin Barre had a really good sound. He knew what he was doing.

One time we saw some hookers but when we got closer we realized it was Motley Crue.

I choose to live, not just exist.

Nothing can duplicate the sheer power and feeling you get from standing in front of your amp and bashing on your guitar.

People always complain about something. If you face yourself and stand up strong, you're OK. You can't go wrong.

I'd rather regret doing something than not doing something.

My lifestyle determines my deathstyle.

Live win, dare fail.

There is one Metallica. We have many styles, it's called Metallica.

It's all fun and games 'till someone loses an eye, then it's just fun you can't see.

It's a good feeling, that you can put your heart out there, no matter how black it is, and people can understand it.

Everybody calls me "Marty." I never know what to call myself.

But I don't do the diet thing anymore. I'm a big believer in feeding your body what it needs. Deny yourself something and you're going to end up shoving your face full of it.

I feel really assured by the fact that the women I have loved I have loved for always.

In spiritual matters, knowledge is dependent upon being; as we are, so we know.

I never think about the downs. Well, only when I get asked during interviews.

If I understand Change, I shall make no great mistake in Life

If someone else is supposed to be in your life, they will be in your life - you can't stop them from coming if its the will of eternity.

I dont make resolutions, because resolutions seem so ephemeral and transient to go away.

Only capitalists get photographers.

Unfortunately, I don't usually get to see much outside the Olympics as I compete almost every day. I have been to Rio a few times and got a tour of the sites. It is a spectacular city.