America: It's like Britain, only with buttons.

"So this is America. They must be out of their minds." -Ringo Starr circa 1964, arriving in America for the first time.

When I was thirteen I only wanted to be a drummer.

(Media question to Beatles during first U.S. tour 1964)
"How do you find America?"
"Turn left at Greenland.

I'd like to end up sort of unforgettable.

People only look at me as a Beatle, but my friends look at me as a whole person. That's how life works, but it's not bugging me anymore.