Playing the guitar is like telling the truth - you never have to worry about repeating the same [lie] if you told the truth. You don't have to pretend, or cover up. If someone asks you again, you don't have to think about it or worry about it because there it is. It's you.

I think of guitar players in terms of doctors: you have the doctor for your heart, the cardiologist, then one that works on your feet, your leg. But I believe George Benson is the one that plays all over. To me, he would be the M.D. of them all.

A lot of people believe what other people say.

A day that I don't learn something new is a wasted day.

A guitar is like an old friend that is there with me.

Notes are expensive... spend them wisely

It's going to be years and years before most people realize how greatly he contributed to American music.