Whenever I start to really think about what I'm playing, I may play it better musically, but the feeling isn't there.

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.

For me it's about the music, and it always has been. Maybe for some other people it's more about money.

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.

I went to my friend's house one day, and he had an electric guitar he had just bought with a tiny little amp. I turned the volume up to 10 and I hit one chord, and I said, I'm in love.

One of the greatest gifts I've ever gotten is my daughter.

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