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

The guitar part is the pivot of everything we do, so if you change the guitar part you no longer have what it is.

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

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

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

I feel I've been blessed with a gift of creativity and composition. That's why I've been able to keep going.

I don't tend to have a favorite album; I tend to have favorite tracks. There are flaws in every album that spoil it for me.