The value of friends has always been a natural thing. I prefer too many to too few.

My template for most songs is 'Is this inspiring?' and with the blues it so often is.

The world's worst is when you find yourself going like Mother Hubbard and cupping your hand behind your ear. I was a major glutton for volume: 'Gotta feel it, gotta hear it.' Sooner or later you're going to pay the reaper.

We're all looking for those moments - a relief. That's why people go out and treat themselves.

Fleetwood Mac has been pretty truthful. Open about what we do. We've always done it from the inside out. Versus being pressured from the outside and changing the inside. And that's our story.

John Lee Hooker became a friend of mine and I love all of his work. He was truly an icon. He lived the life. I miss him.

I learned music listening to Elvis' records. His measurable effect on culture and music was even greater in England than in the States.