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Musically, he was like an old man in a boy’s skin.

Eric Clapton

Having lovers and friends is all good and fine But I don’t like yours and you don’t like mine.
ERIC CLAPTON

Friendship Goodness Lover Myself Yourself
I just managed to convince my grandmother that it was a worth while that was something to do, you know, and when I did finally get the guitar, it didn’t seem that difficult to me, to be able to make a good noise out of it.
ERIC CLAPTON

Difficult Goodness Guitar Management Mom Myself Worth
When you’re onstage with an electric band going through a massive P.A. system, it’s very artificial. You can’t really hear your own voice as it comes out of your mouth.
ERIC CLAPTON

Artificial Electric System Voice Yourself
I always respected that B.B. sees music in a very open, free way.
ERIC CLAPTON

Freedom Music Myself Open Respect
Our love will rule in this kingdom we have made.
ERIC CLAPTON

Kingdom Love Ourselves Rule
Every time you pick up your guitar to play, play as if it’s the last time.
ERIC CLAPTON

Guitar Instrument Music Pick Play Time Yourself
Music survives everything, and like God, it is always present. It needs no help, and suffers no hindrance.
ERIC CLAPTON

God Help Music Need Power Present Suffering Survive
When I’m wrong it’s never meant for you, so don’t confuse my love with what I do.
ERIC CLAPTON

Confusion Love Myself Wrong
The music scene as I look at it today is a little different from when I was growing up. The percentages are roughly the same – 95 percent rubbish, 5 percent pure.
ERIC CLAPTON

Different Music Myself Rough Scene
Yeah, it is, because it’s a real discovery of your inner resources, you know. That’s what my character is all about and what my playing is all about. But to get up there and just go inside and draw out something that makes you feel good first and foremost.
ERIC CLAPTON

Character Discover Feeling Goodness Myself Reality
Musically, he was like an old man in a boy’s skin.
ERIC CLAPTON

Himself Man Music Old Skills Skin
They found our hero in the gutter with a diamond ring and a gun.
ERIC CLAPTON

Diamond Heroes Ourselves Ring Weapon
Music will always find its way to us, with or without business, politics, religion, or any other bullshit attached.
ERIC CLAPTON

Attachment Business Finding Music Ourselves Politics Religion Way
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.
ERIC CLAPTON

Confusion Fear Healing Learning Listening Music Myself
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.
ERIC CLAPTON

Enjoyment Guitar Myself Original Play Remember Thinking
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.
ERIC CLAPTON

Delight Father Learning Myself Obsession

Musically, he was like an old man in a boy’s skin.

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