I've been married twice. Most women would rather not be married to a traveling blues singer

When I was young, I didn't play like I do today. So these kids are starting at the height that I've reached. Think what they might do over time.

Elvis, he was unique. And he loved the blues, it was a pity he didn't do more.

Notes are expensive... spend them wisely

There are so many sounds I still want to make, so many things I haven't yet done.

Charlie Christian had no more impact on my playing than Django Reinhardt or Lonnie Johnson. I just wanted to play like him. I wanted to play like all of them. All of these people were important to me. I couldn't play like any of them, though.

I wanted to connect my guitar to human emotions.