Lemmy's greatest quotes

24 December 2020, 15:00

Christmas Eve was the birthday of the late Motörhead frontman, so let's recall some of his greatest words of wisdom.

1. “Motörhead is nothing if not democratic, but I don't think it's fair to be waving your dick around when people are minding their own business and might not want to see it.”

   From White Line Fever: The Autobiography

   

2. “As you go through life's rich tapestry, you realise that most people you meet aren't fit to shine your shoes.”

   To The Independent

   

3. "Apparently people don't like the truth, but I do like it; I like it because it upsets a lot of people."

   From White Line Fever: The Autobiography

   

4. "I'm not too old, and until I decide I'm too old I'll never be too f**king old."

   To The Independent

   

5. "I'm an egomaniac. I like being the centre of attention as much as anybody so I didn't mind. I was in it for the girls, to tell the truth."

   To The Independent

   

6. "Religion is stupid anyway. I mean, a virgin gets pregnant by a ghost! You would never get away with that in a divorce court, would you?"

   To Radio Metal

   

7. "If I died tomorrow, I couldn't complain. It's been good."

   To Classic Rock

   

8. "Death is an inevitability, isn't it? You become more aware of that when you get to my age. I don't worry about it. I'm ready for it."

   To Classic Rock

   

9. "If you think you are too old to rock 'n roll then you are."