I have always been resistant to doctrine, and any spirituality I had experienced thus far in my life had been much more abstract and not aligned with any recognized religion. For me, the most trustworthy vehicle for spirituality had always proven to be music. It cannot be manipulated, or politicized, and when it is, that becomes immediately obvious.

You can't mastermind everything. You'll go crazy. Just show up and play.

I think I deliberately sold out a couple of times. I picked the songs that I thought would do well in the marketplace, even though I didn't really love the song.

Every time you pick up your guitar to play, play as if it's the last time.

I just like the company of beautiful women. I have a weakness in that department. And I suppose because I am fairly well off and a famous musician, I'm up for grabs. And that makes me an eligible bachelor in the press.

I've always wanted the sound of Muddy Waters' early records - only louder

And I don't like having my picture taken. I'm almost like an old African in that sense. I think it steals a bit of the soul.