Mike Oldfield
Mike Oldfield

In summer winter rain or sun, it's good to be on horseback.

Mike Oldfield
Mike Oldfield

I don't have any friends; I just have lawyers.

Mike Oldfield
Mike Oldfield

The biggest problems were to do with... well, to get that successful when you're so young, it attracts hangers-on, parasites, people who want to feed off you.

Mike Oldfield
Mike Oldfield

I'd probably say to my younger self, get yourself a whole collection of lawyers. Which is what I have now.

Mike Oldfield
Mike Oldfield

I'm just so grateful and astonished that I'm still respected and listened to.

Mike Oldfield
Mike Oldfield

I think I'm a good father, but that's taken a lifetime of experience.

Mike Oldfield
Mike Oldfield

I'm also good at meditation. It involves doing nothing and everything at the same time.

Mike Oldfield
Mike Oldfield

I'm an ardent Trekkie and I look forward to the United Federation of Planets.

Mike Oldfield
Mike Oldfield

I thought I'd join the RAF and become a wing commander. I realised this wasn't possible, although I do have a pilot's licence.