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

Once I've settled on something I'll stay with that at least throughout the whole tour.

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

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.

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

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

While I was with Procol Harum, the only time I'd see my guitar was either when I walked onstage or in the studio.