I never saw myself as a spokesman for a generation. It was all a bit heavy for me. I saw myself as a songwriter and wrote for myself, which I still do, and I also wanted to communicate with my audience.

I always saw myself as a singer-songwriter, a solo-artist, that's why working with other artists was never satisfying for me.

I'm speaking for all of us. I'm the spokesman for a generation.

I only wanted to be a songwriter. I never wanted to be a singer. And I never wanted to be famous.

I never, ever wanted to be the Rolling Stones. Bless their hearts, but I don't necessarily want to go on doing the same old thing for the next 10, 20 years... I could see how easy it is to get into that rut, the whole touring mindset.

Led Zeppelin would never have reformed if he or Jimmy Page were bald.