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.

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

Find what you're best at and exaggerate it.

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.

What I look for in music is artistry, sincerity, and simplicity, and Tom Waits has all of that. I want to make a connection to the creator.

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

The guitar is the coolest instrument in the world.