I have a deep love for life and my fellow human beings. I try to understand everything that everybody does, even if it seems wrong to me.

You can never deny the immense talent, rock credibility and iconic historical contribution that Van Halen made.

I've been approached many times to write all sorts of books about my past and my personal life. I get interest from people who want to do reality shows, and somebody just offered me a huge amount of money to write my spiritual memoirs. I'm just not interested.

Play slow and perfect - that’s the way to becoming a virtuoso.

It is only the most elite of elite musicians whose unconventional approach becomes convention.

Criticism can be devastating. When push comes to shove, we are all very sensitive.

All musicians practice ear training constantly, whether or not they are cognizant of it. If, when listening to a piece of music, a musician is envisioning how to play it or is trying to play along, that musician is using his or her 'ear' - the understanding and recognition of musical elements - for guidance.