In my lowest moments, the only reason I didn’t commit suicide was that I knew I wouldn’t be able to drink any more if I was dead.
ERIC CLAPTONThe point of being at home is to be with my family as much as possible.
More Eric Clapton Quotes
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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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Oh yeah, I mean, it wasn’t a very good guitar, most good guitars have got thrust rods in the necks that you can adjust or that’ll keep them in shape, you know keep them straight. This one just, well it turned into a bow and arrow after a couple of months.
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I just like the company of beautiful women. I have a weakness in that department.
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I like solitude. I like the anomalous life. I like a quiet life.
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So there I was in Hollywood, thinking I was doing good.
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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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Would you know my name, if I saw you in Heaven?
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I wish I could write easily. I’m one of those guys who’s visited by the muse when things are dire.
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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 point of being at home is to be with my family as much as possible.
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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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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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When I look for what I’m going to listen to I go backwards. I’m always going the other way you see. Most people are trying to figure out ‘how do I get in the fast lane going that way?’. I’m going in the other direction. I wanna find the oldest thing to do.
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Given the choice between accomplishing something and just lying around, I’d rather lie around. No contest.
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