Ian Ritchie Quotes

When I was growing up there weren't any bands who'd been around for 25 yearsthe Rolling Stones had only been around for 15 years. Now, unfortunately, rock's becoming an old person's genre. - Brian Ritchie

We're too old and too mature to fight. Fighting's not necessary. - Brian Ritchie

We think that's a perfectly reasonable compromise and they should comply with that. As far as I'm aware, the other manufacturers have said they are happy with the situation. We need to be equal to everybody. - Ian Ritchie

We are delighted to have entered into this partnership with Polo Ralph Lauren. Wimbledon and Polo share the same non-compromising standards and determination to maintain and enhance the values for which our two brands are famous throughout the world. The Polo brand will bring to Wimbledon the look of timeless elegance, drawing on our rich history and traditions. - Ian Ritchie

The club has held discussions with the manufacturers and the International Tennis Federation and has decided that as suitable testing has not yet been carried out by them on grass, the system will not be used for line-calling this year. - Ian Ritchie

The Championships will be totally unaffected and there is no need for concern. - Ian Ritchie

In the '80s, bands could just hop on the bus and travel for a few weeks; it was profitable. Now, everything's more expensive and you're not selling as many records because of Internet downloads. - Brian Ritchie

I think it's a great shame they are suing a group of people who put all the profits of the event back into tennis. We think it's heavy handed that the action also includes all the individual members of the club. - Ian Ritchie

I bet some of them are shocked when they come to our shows and see a bunch of fat old guys on stage. But after the concert, I'll go out and talk to the kids and it's really gratifying; a lot of them say it's the first show they've been to. - Brian Ritchie

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