[Stuart Sutcliffe] was really our leader, and he was really into the James Dean thing. He idolized him. Stuart died young before we made the big time, but I suppose you could say that without Jimmy Dean, The Beatles would have never existed.

When I worked with him on TV, I found him to be an intelligent young actor who seemed to live only for his work. He was completely dedicated, and although a sh…

When he was interested and participating, his energy was powerful. He had the greatest of intellectual qualities - curiosity about everything.

I'm obsessed. I don't think there's anything wrong with it. I'm hoping to keep his memory going. It's a tribute.