Everything you do in life is up to you. Part of life is realizing you have much more potential and ability than you'd ever know, but it's up to you to face the fears and unleash that which really drives you.

I have somewhat [Taylor's or Gallagher's guitars], but I like the power of the Martins.

I'd rather work with guys that have time to live with you, and let it gel.

One of the things that benefited me that anyone can learn is classical technique. That shows the orchestra that exists within the instrument.

I grew up wanting a guitar, my family was very poor. When I was fourteen my mother bought me a Gibson ES 125 thin body. That was a bunch of money in those days - $125.00.

I notice guys playing the piano playing a part up here and a part down there, and I wandered why couldn't I do that on the guitar?

The principle is competing against yourself.