Deep down, I'm just a West Virginia hillbilly..

In the past, I tried to be more of a typical session guitarist. I wasn't so concerned with impressing anybody..

Can't wait to date a supermodel, can't wait to sue my Dad. Can't wait to wreck a Ferrari, on the way to rehab..

I hope I'm at least half the dad that he didn't have to be..

I changed my mindset and figured, Why not try to be really entertaining instrumentally?.

I'm sure there are a few things in my CD collection that might surprise people. I like classical music, the blues, and I'm a big fan of alternative r….

If there's a song where there's a possibility of guitar stuff that would be fun to listen to, go for it. Don't worry about what anybody thinks..

I'm aware of the fact that a lot of talented people out there will never get this chance..

I'm a last-minute shopper. I end up at the mall or somewhere on Christmas Eve. It's a shame..

I imagine there's a market for total depression. I grew up on George Jones and that really dark stuff..

If I get an idea for a song, I have a melody for it. I'm a musician first. I'm not limited by the fretboard..

If you're really on top, you probably didn't do that great, 'cause you have to water it down a bit for it to get that mass appeal.

She's not perfect, but she tries so hard for me. And I thank God, that she isn't, cause how boring that would be..

It comes down to building your own world out here on the road. It's who you surround yourself with. My band and crew are really positive guys..

Yea there ain't nothing not affected when two hearts get connected. All that is will be or ever was; every single choice we make; every breath we get….

I really worked to try and be creative enough on the guitar parts so those who aren't real educated would know that there was some difficulty in doin….