If there is any justice in the world, then eighties rock will never again serve to blight humanity as it did in that dark decade!

Being a songwriter, singer, and a great part of a unit is more important than being Joe Guitar Hero.

Def Leppard is a rock band that can sing.

I never had a real job either. I sort of fell out of school and ended up playing guitar.

I like my guitars to be kinda worn. I don't like it when they're all shiny.

I actually knew I was going to be perfect for Def Leppard, sorry I hate to say that but I knew it.

The nature of touring is packaging acts together that have strong catalogues of music. It's about making sure that it's a winning combination. It's really about giving people value for their money.

I don't know how anyone could vote Republican. It's so obvious that their only interest is keeping the rich rich.

I still have people saying to me, 'Oh, you're still together?' They don't realize Leppard's been around this whole time, because people just don't get to hear us.

The Internet has definitely opened doors and leveled the playing field for musicians.

The evil that is in the world almost always comes from ignorance, and good intentions may do as much harm as malevolence if they lack understanding.

One of the most compelling things about you is the energy you put forth—whether it is positive, negative, or neutral. And that is only the beginning.

I believe Wall Street needs serious ongoing regulation.

No habit has any real hold on you other than the hold you have on it.

When things are steep, remember to stay level-headed.

Once you are labeled 'the best' you want to stay up there, and you can't do it by loafing around.

God speaks to us every day only we don't know how to listen.

That's the nice thing about insanity: evil people kill you, but crazy ones try to make you understand.

Look at the reputation they gave him. [Giordano] Bruno without the pyre is a whiskey priest laying waste to the maids of Umbria.

And sleep, that sometime shuts up sorrow's eye, Steal me awhile from mine own company.