I thought 'Arnold Layne' was a nice name and fitted well into the music I had already composed. Then I thought, 'Arnold must have a hobby,' and it went from there. — Syd Barrett Copy Share Image
'Arnold Layne' just happens to dig dressing up in women's clothing. A lot of people do - so let's face up to reality. — Syd Barrett Copy Share Image
That's all I wanted to do as a kid. Play a guitar properly and jump around. But too many people got in the way. — Syd Barrett Copy Share Image
A lot of people want to make films and do photography and things, but I'm quite happy doing what I'm doing. — Syd Barrett Copy Share Image
It's rather difficult to think of anybody being really interested in me. — Syd Barrett Copy Share Image
I seem to have spent a little less time painting than I might've done. — Syd Barrett Copy Share Image
I've got a bike. You can ride it if you like. It's got a basket, a bell that rings and things to make it… — Syd Barrett Copy Share Image
