For me, L.A. was, and is, a very creative place to be.

The media plays up celebrity a lot, but it doesn't hold a candle to being a scientist. There's a lot to be said for what they all do, and are trying to accomplish.

My chosen instrument is guitar and, fortunately, I'm able to muddle through that. I can play guitar to the point where I can express myself artistically.

I don't need to speak...I play the guitar!

When I plug in my guitar and play it really loud, loud enough to deafen most people, that's my shot of adrenaline, and there's nothing like it. That's what it's always been for me - to be the flame the tribe dances around.

Describing certain sounds, there's a common language that guitar players have.

I don't think there's anything anybody's doing that the Beatles didn't at least try at some point.