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.
ERIC CLAPTONGive me a guitar and I’ll play; give me a stage and I’ll perform; give me an auditorium and I’ll fill it.
More Eric Clapton Quotes
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I never met Johnny Rotten, and I didn’t want to meet Johnny Rotten.
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I tried when I was 13, when my grandparents gave me an acoustic guitar, and I tried for a year. It hurt so much to play. I mean, the fingertips hurt so much, I gave up.
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One of the most beneficial things I’ve ever learned is how to keep my mouth shut.
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Up until I became a father, it was all about self-obsession. But then I learned exactly what it’s all about: the delight of being a servant.
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The toughest thing about being a celebrity, I suppose, is being polite when I don’t want to be.
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I know there will be no more tears in heaven.
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I’m not a big fan of lead vocalists, people who sing but don’t play. I never wanted to be in a band where the guy who was up front just sang. I’ve always thought it better when one of the musicians sings, like Steve Winwood.
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I mean, the sound of an amplified guitar in a room full of people was so hypnotic and addictive to me, that I could cross any kind of border to get on there.
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I don’t have half the nerves there that I have anywhere else.
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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.
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The only planning I do is about a minute before I play. I desperately try to think of something that will be effective, but I never sit down and work it out note for note.
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I saw you walking with your other man today. If I catch you one more time, I’m gonna blow you both away.
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I remember when I thought of singing as the bit that went between the guitar playing – something I couldn’t wait to get out of the way. Singing was originally like a chore that I didn’t really enjoy.
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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.
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I always respected that B.B. sees music in a very open, free way.
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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.
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I never set myself too high a goal. It was always tone and feeling, for me.
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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.
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I don’t know if I believe in luck. I think I’m very fortunate.
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The blues are what I’ve turned to, what has given me inspiration and relief in all the trials of my life.
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The first band I identified with from Chicago was the Muddy Waters band.
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I’ve always wanted the sound of Muddy Waters’ early records – only louder
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I did play a lot of fingerstyle when I first started playing. I could never really find the right combination of flatpick or fingerpick, so playing fingerstyle is really the easiest way – though it’s quite strenuous on the fingertips.
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Before you accuse me, take a look at yourself.
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There’s a desire in me to express something – to match what I hear in my head.
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It’s been up to me to inspire me.
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