I've got very strong hands from playing for many years.

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.

I feel that my playing on the first album was probably some of my best.

I will obviously take on board everything from my past, I always do.

People often say very, very nice, complimentary things. But I think it's better if you don't take that too much to heart.

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

I have short hands. That's why I have to bend up to notes; I can't always reach the frets.