I never had a real job either. I sort of fell out of school and ended up playing guitar.

Technology has made it much easier to make and manipulate music. Studio-driven, machine-driven music does not always transcend into being a good live act. Many current acts are great live, but many cannot cut it live. The music is not organic.

I like my guitars to be kinda worn. I don't like it when they're all shiny.

Def Leppard is a rock band that can sing.

Being a songwriter, singer, and a great part of a unit is more important than being Joe Guitar Hero.

I'm a big, big blues fan and the last several years I've really invested in the blues a lot, and I think my playing is getting better because of it - not necessarily better on a technical level, but certainly on a level of appropriateness.

I actually knew I was going to be perfect for Def Leppard, sorry I hate to say that but I knew it.