The first real thing I heard was Three O'Clock Blues by B.B. King. That's where it all began for me.

I didn't want to get attached to one guitar; I didn't want to have an instrument that was irreplaceable.

A wah-wah is important as well. I love it; it makes the guitar scream.

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

It's great to have something you can be proud of.

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

I didn't sit down and work out other people's material; I've never believed in that.