One of the reasons I took up the guitar was I didn't want to speak to anybody. I really felt uncomfortable speaking to people, so I took the guitar up so I could hide behind it. I'm not comfortable explaining things, because my brain doesn't work that way.

Listening to as many guitar solos as possible is the best method for someone in the early stages. But saxophone solos can be helpful. They're interesting because they are all single notes, and therefore can be repeated on the guitar. If you can copy a sax solo you're playing very well, because the average saxophonist can play much better than the average guitarist.

When something is not good, it's bad. Period

Session work makes you more strict. You can't hit notes all over the place. You've got to make each one really count.

If you can play well in the studio, you can play well on stage.

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.

When you've toured for about 10 years like me, you end up feeling like you're always waiting for somebody or something. The whole day is a drag