Ron Wood quotes

Ron Wood is an English musician, songwriter, and artist, widely recognized as a member of the legendary rock band The Rolling Stones. His dynamic guitar style and contributions to bands like The Faces and The Jeff Beck Group have made him an iconic figure in rock music. He continues to inspire fans worldwide with his musical talent and artistic expression. Here are 48 of his quotes:

I just think my body can't handle it any more. I did try a little drink a while back, and I was actually physically ill. I went into an immediate depression, and felt awful, just dreadful. So that's it. I'm over it now.

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Let's face it: I paint well. I know it, you know it. There's no arguing really, is there?

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I am a big fan of the Impressionists, and in my school days, I was inspired by Caravaggio, Velazquez and Rembrandt.

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I think people are 'just creative,' and this can be expressed in a number of ways. Bob Dylan and David Bowie create both music and art.

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I find it hard to get old and hard to say, 'No.'

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I'm a diplomat by nature. I help find the middle ground. I crack a joke and use humour to help resolve potentially vicious situations quickly. It gets things in perspective and helps everyone to see that things aren't as bad as they seem.

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There's a basic rule which runs through all kinds of music, kind of an unwritten rule. I don't know what it is. But I've got it.

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When I'm left on my own I'm my own worst enemy.

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It's an awful world out there. You've got to make people happy.

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Amazing, the poisons I used to put in my body. I used to love it.

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All of us can't wait to get out there whatever way.

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All my family back to the 1700s were water Gypsies. My brothers and me, we were the first ones to be born on dry land. All the rest of them were born on barges in the canals.

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The blues echoes right through into soul, R&B and hip hop. It's part of the make-up of modern music. You can't turn your back on the blues.

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I always want to rock.

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All my life there's always been an ex-wife or a girlfriend.

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I have been rich, and I have been broke. Some of it is my fault for choosing bad management and making bad investments. But that is life - we all take risks.

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The last show we played, I was straight as a die. It did feel weird not to be hiding behind alcohol or dope, but being focused was... good.

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You don't make solo albums to have hits.

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I have a life coach out with me on tour, a very nice guy from L.A. He just prepares me for each day.

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Most white Americans only discovered the blues with the British invasion.

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My real self is probably more creative and more frightening than any sort of drink or drug-induced state.

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I'm terrible with money, absolutely awful. I'm always losing it.

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