When you come from desperate poverty, and that's exactly what I come from, you know that nonsenses are not to be tolerated. I'm not sure who gains from chaos, but I know it's not the poor folks in the council flats. The politics of vindictiveness is never, ever anything like a solution. John Lydon chaoscouncildesperate share on social
I always knew the Sixties wasn't a revolution. It really was just a bunch of university students with wealthy parents having fun. John Lydon bunchfunknow Change image and share on social
Art should be life. It's an imitation of life. It should have some humanity in it. John Lydon arthumanityimitation Change image and share on social
Oscar Wilde turned the world upside down and was able to laugh at it, and hopefully by the time I'm 120 and worn out, that's what I will achieve. I love being alive so much. John Lydon achievealivelaugh Change image and share on social
I never wore a studded leather jacket, y'know. Ne-va! John Lydon jacketleatherstud Change image and share on social
I nearly die of fear before I go on stage. Something wicked. I can't eat a thing the day before a gig. John Lydon daydieeat Change image and share on social
I went to visit Alcatraz years ago when I was on tour with the Pistols, and I really liked the atmosphere of the place. I genuinely, really, thoroughly enjoyed the whole morning there. I just liked the quietness and stillness of what is basically a cruel prison complex. I still found some kind of joy in that. That's how I am. John Lydon agoalcatrazatmosphere share on social
Having a birthday cake squashed into your face by young kids? Delicious. I always don a Santa suit at Christmas. Remaining childish is a tremendous state of innocence. John Lydon birthdaycakechildish Change image and share on social
Until I see an Arab country, a Muslim country, with a democracy, I won't understand how anyone can have a problem with how they're treated. John Lydon arabcountrydemocracy Change image and share on social
I could never be a member of a single party. I want the best of all worlds, thank you. John Lydon memberpartysingle Change image and share on social