I go through about two Fender mediums a night because I don't pick straight down; it's sort of sideways, and it shaves them off.

The States still has the best audiences by far.

To me there's a definite way of doing a song. If I didn't think that, I wouldn't have done it that way in the first place.

I think it's a sensible thing not to read your fan mail - not to take it too seriously.

I use a combination of all my influences on my albums.

I can't say I feel influenced by today's guitar players.

If you feel people getting on about what you are doing, it gives you a lift.