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.
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“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
Motorhead in 1978: 'Fast' Eddie Clarke, Phil 'Philthy Animal' Taylor and Lemmy. Picture: Estate Of Keith Morris/Redferns/Getty Images -
“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
Lemmy at the Grammy Awards in LA, 2015. Picture: Jason Merritt/Getty Images -
"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
Lemmy, backstage at City Hall in Newcastle, 1982. Picture: Fin Costello/Redferns/Getty Images -
"I'm not too old, and until I decide I'm too old I'll never be too f**king old."
To The Independent
Motorhead play Sydney in 2007. Picture: Gaye Gerard/Getty Images -
"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
Lemmy at a Grammy Awards party in February 1992. Picture: Catherine McGann/Getty Images -
"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
Lemmy embraces religion, 1984. Picture: Fin Costello/Redferns/Getty Images -
"If I died tomorrow, I couldn't complain. It's been good."
To Classic Rock
Motorhead played Glastonbury Festival for the only time in 2015. Picture: Samir Hussein/Redferns via Getty Images -
"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
Lemmy performing at Sonisphere 2011. Picture: Gary Wolstenholme/Redferns/Getty Images -
"If you think you are too old to rock 'n roll then you are."
Motorhead Perform At Hammersmith Odeon In London. Picture: Pete Still/Redferns/Getty Images
