There is something powerful in Metallica, a will, a drive.

Any time somebody is into your band that's a good thing. And if they're in a really cool, really popular band, that's a better thing.

If you're into what you're playing, that's the most important thing.

I have the best job in the world. I'm able to express myself, and people attach themselves to it if they identify with it. Music certainly is a driving force in my life. There's not a moment where I'm not in it.

Most of my guitars have been instruments that look cool. I'm not picky. I never think, 'Oh, this neck isn't made of ebony,' or, 'These strings don't feel correct.' It doesn't matter too much.

I'd much rather talk about guitar playing. I hate it when people ask me about my lyrics. I always feel like telling them to just go and read them.

I was pretty quiet as a child.