I suggested back in 1980 to do a chronological live album, but there wasn't that much enthusiasm for it.

You know what you can gain when you sit down with the Moroccans. As a person and as a musician. That's how you grow.

You can't just find yourself doing something and not happy doing it.

I think it's time to travel, start gathering some real right-in-there experiences with street musicians around the world.

We went in and recorded exactly where we were at that point in time. I think because of the quality of musicianship of the band has given it the longevity. I thought the music would endure, I didn't think I would ... I always thought I'd be dead by 30, then dead by 40 and on and on. Now I'm 55 so I didn't even die at 50.

I don't like being stuck in one situation, day to day.

There's so much that can be done on the guitar. And that's what is so good about the guitar - everyone can really enjoy themselves on it and have a good time, which is what it's all about.