There is something about guitars—maybe something magical—when played right, which evokes past, mysterious, barely-conscious sentiments, both individual and universal.

I had a big background in listening to classical music and I started trying to compose, like I was playing the guitar but I heard an orchestra in my head.

When I play, I very quickly put myself into a light hypnotic trance and compose while playing, drawing directly from the emotions.

But I say these things in an objective dispassionate manner because, you know, and I can't explain why, but being one of the greatest guitarists in the world simply is not very important to me.

Early Bluegrass is my favorite kind of music, not to many people know that.

How can I be a folk? I'm from the suburbs you know.

The other thing in composition is opening up the unconscious.

I just want to be treated like an average guy.

From a social perspective, I am looking for friends, not acolytes.

I was using them as teachers for technique but I was never trying to be a folk.

Well folks, that's about it for the show tonight.

What's the survival value of obsessing on a sunset?

Kalau kamu percaya takdir, aminkan dalam hati, kita bertemu lagi suatu hari nanti

The tablet is not mainstream. Reading off the screen is not mainstream.

The agenda should be crafted by the employee who reports to the manager not the manager.

Happiness is spiritual, born of truth and love. It is unselfish; therefore it cannot exist alone, but requires all mankind to share it.

Concentration is the magic key that opens the door to accomplishment. By concentrating our efforts upon a few major goals, our efficiency soars, our projects are completed we are going somewhere.

Real happiness lies in that which never comes nor goes, but simply is.

I like all Jim Carrey films. They're really funny.

You don't know what people are really like until they're under a lot of stress.

Librarians have always been among the most thoughtful and helpful people. They are teachers without a classroom.