But the guitar, when you think about it, is the most versatile, really. I mean you can pick it up and take it with you wherever you go.

Every time you pick up your guitar to play, play as if it's the last time.

My driving philosophy about making music is that you can reduce it all down to one note if that note is played with the right kind of sincerity.

Risk is trying to control something you are powerless over.

Music survives everything, and like God, it is always present. It needs no help, and suffers no hindrance.

It's been up to me to inspire me.

One of the most beneficial things I've ever learned is how to keep my mouth shut.

All along this path I tread, my heart betrays my weary head, with nothing but my love to save, from the cradle to the grave.

Music became a healer for me. And I learned to listen with all my being. I found that it could wipe away all fear and confusion.

For me there is something primitively soothing about this music, and it went straight to my nervous system, making me feel ten feet tall.

There are people these days who can do things on the guitar which are beyond my reach. There's one guy who plays with Queen who can do things I would dream of doing. I sincerely mean that.

Peace is the only destination worth beginning a journey for.

If we must die, then let us die fighting a battle worthy of remembrance in the tales of our descendants!

To best influence someone's behavior, be a personal example. - Be the one who points out the bright side and serves compliments rather than complaints.

I think horror films always have to be as simple as possible.

Where is Wood?" said Harry, suddenly realizing he wasn't there. "Still in the showers," said Fred. "We think he's trying to drown himself.

I don't know which is worse: to be wrongfully accused or mistakenly understood.

One of the benefits of eating salad is that you can eat tons of it and never be satisfied.

Don't ever take seriously, don't ever consider, don't even pay any attention to what a man says or does until he gets to about 30.

Liverpool fans were great to me, I still live near the city and they always come up and shake my hand.

If God wished to punish us, all he would need to do would be to answer our prayers.