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

The blues are what I've turned to, what has given me inspiration and relief in all the trials of my life.

If you hand me a guitar, I'll play the blues. That's the place I automatically go.

I remember when I thought of singing as the bit that went between the guitar playing - something I couldn't wait to get out of the way. Singing was originally like a chore that I didn't really enjoy.

I did play a lot of fingerstyle when I first started playing. I could never really find the right combination of flatpick or fingerpick, so playing fingerstyle is really the easiest way - though it's quite strenuous on the fingertips.

When all the original blues guys are gone, you start to realize that someone has to tend to the tradition. I recognize that I have some responsibility to keep the music alive, and it's a pretty honorable position to be in.

Having lovers and friends is all good and fine But I don't like yours and you don't like mine.