My past is very interesting, and I treasure it, but to write about it, it's just not on my radar.

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.

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.

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

The classical guitar has a dynamic to it unlike a regular acoustic guitar or an electric guitar. You know, there's times when you should play and there's times when you gotta hold back. It's an extremely dynamic instrument.

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

I was always one of those guys who was a seeker after truth. I want to know what's going on.