This amateurism however, can sometimes be helpful in forging a style; you have to work around your weaknesses.

Sometimes I had to room with Tony Kaye and that was awful.

The best practice you can get is on the bandstand, but in between gigs I feel I have to stay in shape.

We all lived in the same house, or most of us did. And as far as I can make out we were confined to the property, because at twenty-four hours' notice we'd have to do a gig somewhere. So you couldn't leave the building for more than twelve hours in case a gig came through.

I don't have a directorial overview, which sometimes is very helpful.

Sometimes you've got to make your work and workouts co-exist.