I love the sound of Elmore James, the sound early guitarists like him got just by using minimal means.

I like to listen to African music; I like to listen to Brazilian music that's not just Choro. I love to listen to Radiohead, I like to listen to James Brown - any music.

I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.

I love the idea that I planned my career. I did not. It started out by getting invitations from artists that I really love and respect, to share a stage... I've been very lucky in that I haven't had to create a five-year plan. It's evolved.

I just like playing unique characters that I love.

For me, it's all about The Dubliners by James Joyce. I love The Dead.