Johnny Rotten Happily Misunderstood

Lydon tells the Sheffield Star: "I hope I've been misunderstood. I think that happens with anyone in the public eye � you leave yourself open every time you communicate with the media.

"You become the victim of their attitudes and aspirations towards you, and that can be negative. A lot of journalists aren't qualified in the psychology department. Particularly music journalists. You have to deal with a lot of spite.