Most of it was nuts, but I was determined to be a drummer as soon as I left school.

I remember in the early days when we played six nights a week for a month and I was doing my long drum solo every night. My hands were covered in blisters.

Not everybody likes or understands a drum solo, so I like to bring in effects and sounds to keep their interest.

There were times when I blundered and got the dreaded look from the lads. But that was a good sign. It showed I'd attempted something I'd not tried before.

Drumming was the only thing I was ever good at.

Brushes..? Nah. Hit 'em as hard as you can.

Mistreating your drum set is just one step below child abuse

I'm the Best Keith Moon-type drummer in the world.

My names John Bonham, I'm a drummer and I'm potty about cars.

People who don't take care of their drums really annoy me.

Nowadays you can't be loud enough!

How do I tell her that all I want to do is roll around on my bed?

When I was very young I tried selling used cars. It didn't last long. I guess that was my good luck too that I didn't show more promise at it or I might have been an automobile dealer.

You can stand tall without standing on someone. You can be a victor without having victims.

...my experience with people who tried to label me was that they usually did it to either dismiss me or use me.

We sell to an affluent demographic, so it is important for us to project a professional image.

Don't take things too seriously, and just chill.

Fathers teach their best lessons to their children by the way they handle life when confronted with adversities.

People ask if I hate my opponents; I don't. I love them. They are the ones that actually make me bring the best I have.

I am a total loser, in every aspect of my life. I rarely go out.

There are two things in ordinary conversation which ordinary people dislike - information and wit