Quotes by Lemmy Kilmister

“The only time Ive seen any rebellion was in the fifties, sixties and early seventies. The rest of it you can keep.”

“One thing I am very glad of is that I went through the sixties. People who didnt really dont know what they missed. We pushed a certain consciousness, a way of life and it was exciting - no AIDS, people werent dying so much from drug abuse and it was truly a time of freedom and change.”

“I suppose I should have my say about the terrorist attacks (9/11). I dont suppose itll be a popular point of view, but they need to be put into some sort of perspective. They were a horrible tragedy, but also what happened in New York and Washington is the same thing that England and America did to Berlin every day for three years during WW2 - and Germany did the same thing to England. But most Americans dont think about that. They think everything starts and finishes with America.”

“Apparently people dont like the truth, but I do like it; I like it because it upsets a lot of people. If you show them enough times that their arguments are bullshit, then maybe just once, one of them will say, Oh! Wait a minute - I was wrong. I live for that happening. Rare, I assure you.”

“That was a great time, the summer of 71 - I cant remember it, but Ill never forget it!”

“My earliest memory is shouting: at what and for what reason, I dont know. Probably a tantrum; or I may have been rehearsing. I was always an early starter.”

“Born to lose, live to win.”

In my life so far, I have discovered that there are really only two kinds of people: those who are for you, and those who are against you. Learn to recognize them, for they are often and easily mistaken for each other.

I dont do regrets. Regrets are pointless. Its too late for regrets. Youve already done it, havent you? Youve lived your life. No point wishing you could change it.

Apparently people dont like the truth, but I do like it; I like it because it upsets a lot of people. If you show them enough times that their arguments are bullshit, then maybe just once, one of them will say, Oh! Wait a minute - I was wrong. I live for that happening. Rare, I assure you

Death is an inevitability, isnt it? You become more aware of that when you get to my age. I dont worry about it. Im ready for it. When I go, I want to go doing what I do best. If I died tomorrow, I couldnt complain. Its been good.

The only interesting thing about religion is how many people its slaughtered. Communism and Nazism are religions as well, make no mistake about it.

People dont read any more. Its a sad state of affairs. Readings the only thing that allows you to use your imagination. When you watch films its someone elses vision, isn

As you go through lifes rich tapestry, you realize that most people you meet arent fit to shine your shoes. Its a sad fact, but its true. A good friend is someone whod hide you if you were on the run for murder. How many of them do you know?

Home is in here [tapping temple]. Where you live is just a geographical preference.

If you didnt do anything that wasnt good for you it would be a very dull life. What are you gonna do? Everything that is pleasant in life is dangerous. Have you noticed that? Id like to find the bastard that thought that one up.

I dont see why there should be a point where everyone decides youre too old. Im not too old, and until I decide Im too old Ill never be too fucking old.

“Apparently people dont like the truth, but I do like it; I like it because it upsets a lot of people. If you show them enough times that their arguments are bullshit, then maybe just once, one of them will say, Oh! Wait a minute - I was wrong. I live for that happening. Rare, I assure you”

“Death is an inevitability, isnt it? You become more aware of that when you get to my age. I dont worry about it. Im ready for it. When I go, I want to go doing what I do best. If I died tomorrow, I couldnt complain. Its been good.”