The ability to make music is a gift that you're born with; it's not something you can learn.

I have done some things that I'm very proud of. I don't think you can say any more than that, really.

I got a guitar when I was about 14, for a Christmas present, and went from there.

During my early period I had custom-made overdrive stuff because I didn't like what they were making at the time.

It was an experience being on a Beatles tour. They weren't very good. The singing was great, but the playing was a bit weak.

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

Oddly enough, Hendrix is not my favorite guitar player. There are very few guitar players I get feeling from.