I don't know what it is, there's so many f-cking people smoking so much f-cking dope down here, I'm amazed you can even see. Poor old Steve. I don't know if you know, but he absolutely f-cking hates marijuana and the smell of it, alright? So when he's trying to play bass, it f-cks him up. It f-cks me up. I'm a singer, alright? So duh. I would just ask for a tiny bit of respect - if you want to go get completely stoned out of your f-cking mind, go out the back and do it. Alright? Otherwise you're going to end up like this f-cking knucklehead here.
Bruce Dickinson, September 2022My dad always told me, "I don't care what you do. Just aim to be the best at it. Even if it's the world's best window cleaner."
AmbitionBruce DickinsonIf heavy metal bands ruled the world, we'd be a lot better off.
Bruce DickinsonEverything you need to know about Iron Maiden is onstage.
Bruce DickinsonIf you dream something, it might happen. If you never dream it, it will never happen.
Dreaming, ObjectivesBruce DickinsonIf you really want to annoy me, ask me when I'm going to retire from rock n' roll.
Bruce DickinsonBullying happens because weak people need to prop up their ego by beating up or humiliating others.
BullyingBruce Dickinson (What Does This Button Do?: An Autobiography)I'm very good at daydreaming. Ask any of my schoolteachers.
Bruce DickinsonRock music should be gross: that's the fun of it. It gets up and drops its trousers.
Rock 'n' RollBruce DickinsonI shall refract myself, yes, I shall no longer be known as the prism.
Bruce DickinsonI think the best way to find out about something is to try to do it to the max. A lot of people take up a hobby or sport and then find an excuse not to carry on with it. Once I start something, I won't stop until I'm as good at it as I'll ever be.
Bruce Dickinson