I want the new band to work together for a while, and when we're ready we'll invite every major record company to see us.

I think the way I play the guitar is very percussive. I play a lot of rhythm chops as though I were playing congas or something.

I used to try and take things in leaps and bounds. Now I've realized it's got to be step by step.

If you're not having fun it's not worth doing.

You're in direct contact with the music by having the strings under your fingers. It's not mechanical like a piano.

I can't do anything but play guitar.

When I'm with Purple, I'm totally with Purple; when I'm doing my thing, I'm totally doing my own thing.