Beatles Quotes

“It was a conspiracy of cowards.”

“The Rutles were a parody of The Beatles, but it was affectionate.”

“I did realize that my life was now going to be very different. Because I was now the guy who knew Paul McCartney's phone number.”

“I was told they wanted a better drummer, I was anti-social, I wasn't a Beatle. It was a load of rubbish.”

“People have said I'm the fifth Beatle. I'm the 'what if' Beatle.”

“The first time I heard 'Sgt. Pepper,' I was like, 'Wow, somebody gets it.' It wasn't just about the backbeat. It was about creating a mood and an environment for people to escape into.”

“I immediately liked what I heard. They were fresh, and they were honest, and they had what I thought was a sort of presence... a star quality.”

“Without the Beatles, I would have been a mediocrity.”

“If I ever get to the point where I'm singing 'Yesterday,' I'll have to shoot myself.”

“I suppose the ultimate accolade for a producer is when you're perceived as being the fifth member of the band.”

“Without the Beatles, I wouldn't be where I am. Of course not. And I'm very grateful for that.”

“We were trying to be the American Beatles.”

“I bought a Rickenbacker 12-string because I saw George Harrison playing one.”

“Paul [McCartney] was very generous. He'd come 'round and play us a song and if we liked it, he'd let us have it.”