[Thompson made himself the centerpiece of his stories] to show that a regular person could be in the midst of the craziness of the time, ... He was our historian. |
It's a really innovative idea. I've done concerts for young people all over the world, but I never thought of using the Beatles. |
Like the music of Beethoven, Bach and Charlie Parker, the Beatles' music was built to last - proving that a thing of beauty is a joy forever. |
That's the best birthday present -- to give something back to the musicians who have given this country so much, |