I'm not here to perform. I'm here to sign autographs. You have to wait till I come back with my own hand.

If I had known I would influence so many guitarists, I would have practiced more.

I knew I was destined to do a solo album, but when I did that first album in 1978, I had no idea it was going to be that well received.

Every time Paul and Gene use my makeup, they have to pay me a royalty check. I think they changed the makeup so they didn't have to pay me.

I can't even read notes. But I can teach someone how to make a guitar smoke.

I don't like to practice; I like spontaneity. When I don't play guitar for a week and I pick it up again, I play better.

As long as I know what key the solo is in, I try to kind of empty my mind and not think about anything. I just play without thinking.