Jeff Beck is my idol .. sometimes he finds notes that I just do not have on my guitar. Frank Zappa's another one .. I loved Frank Zappa ... I do think Van Halen reinvented the guitar ... he's an excellent musician, a shrewd guitarist and as a person he's wonderful.

If a ballet dancer falls over, it's knowing how to get out looking clumsy that counts.

I criticize my own work pretty harshly.

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.

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

I don't use the twang bar anymore. It's become too popular.

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