But you have to give your whole life to a cello. When I realized that, I went back to the guitar and just turned the volume up a bit louder.

I can imagine that Rod Stewart likes giving autographs because he's pure showbusiness.

I don't see myself as such an important guitarist.

In my early days, I never used finger vibrato at all. I originally carved my reputation as one of the 'fast' guitar players.

I was impressed by Hendrix. His attitude was brilliant. Even the way he walked was amazing.

When you're around someone good, your own standards are raised.

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.