I can imagine that Rod Stewart likes giving autographs because he's pure showbusiness.
I found the blues too limiting, and classical was too disciplined.
I was impressed by Hendrix. Not so much by his playing, as his attitude - he wasn't a great player, but everything else about him was brilliant.
I can never remember what I do even in the studio.
Playing a Fender is an art itself. They're always going out of tune.
When you're around someone good, your own standards are raised.