George Harrison's Ohnothimagen promotional postcard for his 1975 album Extra Texture; photo by Henry Grossman.
"George was not a guy who was using music to impress the world. He was trying to express something. He is one of the most important figures in early rock ‘n’ roll history — he left his ego out of it. He was the ‘Egoless Beatle.’” - Tony Sheridan, While My Guitar Gently Weeps: The Music of George Harrison
“‘[George] played [Alan Steckler] the All Things Must Pass album. I listened to it, and I was stunned. It was awesome.’ Meanwhile, George sat shyly alongside him, almost frightened to meet his gaze. When it was over, Steckler said, ‘George, that’s the most amazing album I’ve heard’. George looked startled, then bemused, then finally suspicious, as if he might be the subject of an elaborate joke. ‘Really?’ he muttered at last.” - British Beatles Fan Club, 2011
"[George] just wanted to be in a band; he hated being a leader and wasn’t comfortable being the leader — he hated giving orders, he wasn’t at all a pushy superstar or egotistical. He was totally the opposite of all that.” - Andy Newmark, While My Guitar Gently Weeps: The Music of George Harrison
"Like many rock stars, George Harrison has an ego problem. Unlike most of them, he could use more ego, not less.” - Greg Kot, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 1992)
"George lacked a bit of confidence, strangely enough. He was someone who enjoyed a cuddle now and again. I remember on ‘Extra Texture’ he printed up some flyers, and on them was written, ‘Oh no, not him again.’ I mean, if that doesn’t indicate a lack of confidence, what does?” - “Legs” Larry Smith, Uncut, August 2008 (x)
