I see someone like John Williams, the classical player, and the amount of discipline and the natural ability that man has is so frightening. That requires so much natural talent. And I think my talent came from just practising, and I feel a bit intimidated when I see players that good.

Stevie Ray Vaughan was very intense. Maybe that's what caught everybody's attention. As a player, he didn't do anything amazing.

Those record companies don't know what's happening at all.

I've always played every amp I've ever had full up, because rock and roll is supposed to be played loud. Also, that's how you get your sustain.

I'm not good enough, technically, to be a classic musician. I lack discipline.

The only way you can get good, unless you're a genius, is to copy. That's the best thing. Just steal.

Playing a Fender is an art itself. They're always going out of tune.