At first the music almost repelled me, it was so intense, and this man made no attempt to sugarcoat what he was trying to say, or play. It was hard-core, more than anything I had ever heard. After a few listenings I realized that, on some level, I had found the master, and that following this man's example would be my life's work.
Eric ClaptonAnd 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.
Eric ClaptonIt is painful to relive things that have caused emotional crises or whatever and find ways to express that musically.
Eric Clapton