It just happens in life, where you resonate with a particular artist. Or it can be a kind of food or a fashion - you discover it and it gives you a whole new lease on life.

I'm a big fan of cultural music, and that's how I try to expand my playing, by listening to music that is not conventionally American.

If I remain true to what's in my heart, that's all the success I need.

Besides being a guitar player, I'm a big fan of the guitar. I love that damn instrument.

The tone is in your fingers, not in your amp or effects.

The guitar is the coolest instrument in the world.

I think the thing that I got most from working with Frank Zappa is that I was able to see someone who completely independent. The most beautiful thing about Frank was that he was completely in the moment and present and eternally creative.