Gilbert O’Sullivan : (6) " Lennon and McCartney became great songwriters because they were prepared to listen to and learn from all types of music. " - Gilbert O'Sullivan " I have learned to avoid the coverage, good or bad – and it’s mostly bad. " - Gilbert O'Sullivan " I feel every time I have 12 good songs for a new album, I am in with a chance to compete with the big boys. As long as I have that attitude, it’s healthy. " - Gilbert O'Sullivan " The writing is everything of course but you can’t be making records and not be willing to go out there and perform. " - Gilbert O'Sullivan " Nobody likes going to court. " - Gilbert O'Sullivan " I couldn’t live without tea. I have two cups in the morning, one at lunch, two in the afternoon and one in the evening – Assam with milk and sugar. It has to be leaf tea – no bags – and drunk from a china cup. " - Gilbert O'Sullivan