I was so frustrated in Sabbath after the last few albums. I just didn't like the musical direction Sabbath was going in

We always have to choose to live our lives to the fullest. No one is better or worse than anyone else. We are different and beautiful.

Sunset is still my favorite color, and rainbow is second.

Even though the future seems far away, it is actually beginning right now.

Remember to play after every storm.

I choose to live until death, not spend the time dying until death occurs.

My life mission is to spread peace to the world.

Sad things happen. They do. But we don't need to live sad forever.

Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.

To do the Ozzfest again would be great. I'd like to finish with a final Sabbath album. You always feel that it is still a challenge.

I never picked a bass up before Sabbath started

I love soccer. That's all I ever watch. I'll watch it all day if I can. But I'm too bloody old to play now.

During our first meeting, Tony Iommi was a great jazz guitarist, his capabilities cover all styles - Black Sabbath has even narrowed his horizons.

I never try and sound like Sabbath.

I would not want to write something about something I do not think about

I've been perfectly happily married for 25 years, and have a nice life. Inane things don't interest me.

I like to deal in the reality of life. I'm too old to sing about women and things like that.

When you see all of these bands citing you as influences, it makes you feel relevant

The Geezer album, Black Science, had a lot of keyboards and it did not work.