MIKE OLDFIELD

I don't have any friends; I just have lawyers.

I'm an ardent Trekkie and I look forward to the United Federation of Planets.

Punk is the way of those who are unable to express themselves, but they aren't dangerous; at worst, they may kill their audience.

In summer winter rain or sun, it's good to be on horseback.

I'm just so grateful and astonished that I'm still respected and listened to.

I think I'm a good father, but that's taken a lifetime of experience.

I'd probably say to my younger self, get yourself a whole collection of lawyers. Which is what I have now.

The biggest problems were to do with... well, to get that successful when you're so young, it attracts hangers-on, parasites, people who want to feed off you.

In this world, everything has a pulse or a vibration. This sound is unique to each living or non-living thing and in itself creates a music that no-one can hear. I believe that this has a very powerful resonance with, and a deep effect on, our lives.

I think I'm a good father, but that's taken a lifetime of experience.

In summer winter rain or sun, it's good to be on horseback.

I'd probably say to my younger self, get yourself a whole collection of lawyers. Which is what I have now.

I don't have any friends; I just have lawyers.

I thought I'd join the RAF and become a wing commander. I realised this wasn't possible, although I do have a pilot's licence.

I'm just so grateful and astonished that I'm still respected and listened to.

The biggest problems were to do with... well, to get that successful when you're so young, it attracts hangers-on, parasites, people who want to feed off you.

I'm also good at meditation. It involves doing nothing and everything at the same time.

I'm an ardent Trekkie and I look forward to the United Federation of Planets.

In this world, everything has a pulse or a vibration. This sound is unique to each living or non-living thing and in itself creates a music that no-one can hear. I believe that this has a very powerful resonance with, and a deep effect on, our lives.

Punk is the way of those who are unable to express themselves, but they aren't dangerous; at worst, they may kill their audience.

I'd probably say to my younger self, get yourself a whole collection of lawyers. Which is what I have now. I don't have any friends; I just have lawyers.