I would say seeing the original Yardbirds with Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page at the old Fillmore was a pretty powerful influence on me.

In the absence of evidence to the contrary, always assume you have the upper hand.

I shared guitars before I actually got one of my own and played a guy's Silver tone and played another guys Danelectro 12 string and it was at about age 17 that I actually started playing.

I was too broke to buy a guitar so I more borrowed guitars from friends.

I don't recall getting a first guitar.

I feel very fortunate to have my ears. I'd share them with everybody but I only have two to go around.

You know, you don't please everybody.

It all goes aroundIt all goes aroundThe planet goes around the sunIt all goes aroundMy mother said it all goes aroundIt all goes aroundThe ship goes around the station

On reflection,’ Crake said to Frey, as they huddled behind an upturned table, ‘this wasn’t one of your better plans.

I don't even know how to speak up for myself, because I don't really have a father who would give me the confidence or advice.

There are enough women to do the childbearing and the childrearing. I know of none who can write my books.

Made a sketch later on the cabin verandah, but it was impossible to keep up with the changes. Oh the difficulties of mountain art for too little genius.

He loved her all he could; but he couldn't love her very much.

Satan's number one weapon is pride. God's number one defense is humility.

The more efficient a force is, the more silent and the more subtle it is.

I'd define my everyday style as put together, but also comfortable. A great pair of jeans and a cute top can be so versatile.