If I`m in the middle of hitting a most fantastic cross-court backhand top spin and someone says, "Can you stop now and have sex?" I`ll say, "No, thanks!:

There is no room in my life for drugs, fights, divorce, adultery, sadism, unnecessary fuss and sex.

I`m aware of the rumors but I am not gay.

Rock`n`roll can manage without the sex and drugs.

In the political climate, this whole political correctness thing bugs me like mad. I was so upset when they said they were going to call the lights in London winter lights. I`m saying, "Hello, I`ve got friends who are Asian, I wish them Happy Diwali, they wish me Happy Christmas". In fact, they enjoy Christmas. And when I`ve been there and there`s Diwali going on I`ve enjoyed that, too, to be honest with you. I`m not so sure why they`re so upset about the sensitivity of other religions who actually don`t mind that we celebrate Christmas. Even in schools now I keep reading about how Christianity isn`t necessarily taught anymore. I`m thinking, "Wait a minute. If I went to live in another country and it had a different faith and philosophy and I joined in there . . . If I was a kid and went to school, I would have to learn what they learn as well".

[on Elvis Presley] Elvis was my idol from the beginning and even today when I`m alone I`ll often put on the "King Creole" album. He`s produced the most exciting pop music sounds of all time.