I don't believe in 'greatest'. I believe in favorites.

As far as Deep Purple goes, I mean, they're iconic. Their contribution is unquantifiable, and as far as the politics involved in things like awards, you know, I don't think anything, because I know what they mean to me, and I know what they mean to the people who like them. Awards are very politically based.

I dedicated all the time I had to it. The 10 hour workout was just what I put in the magazine at the time, but for me it was every waking moment.

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.

I knew that I was going to have a life as a musician, because I always felt the pull. I don't remember ever having to make a choice.

The cool thing about playing is that the more you do it, the better you get.

The only thing that's holding you back, is the way you're thinking.