We've had these type of events in the past. We're going to have them in the future.

If you look at a time series, '98 just stands out so dramatically. Then you look at the past several years and you see it creeping back up. It's quite striking.

We're somewhat surprised by how similar [the analyses] are.

We have achieved objective assessment of past events that so far have been neglected, we have induced Europe to think about lessons from Europe's history in a more penetrating, broader and balanced manner. We have received confirmations of understanding about the occupation period we had to endure in the past and sincere support to our further efforts to develop democracy,

Of all the filmed musical events of the past few decades, 'Hail! Hail Rock 'n' Roll' stands as one of the most significant, and Taylor's vision for the film brought this event to unparalleled heights.

I've always written about the larger social events of the moment. It just seemed like I had to confront this one.