Brad Paisley

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

Our business has changed so much. Do people even want albums, or do they just buy singles now? You sort of feel like you're the last guy manufacturing VCRs... but I really like albums, and so I like doing them. I'll be the last one making them, even when no one's buying them. ”

The late-sixties Teles are the best value you can get for a vintage guitar. ”

I like comedy. ”

I defuse everything I can with it. Humor is such a great shield. ”

I can draw really well. ”

I can't play a solo without thinking about John Jorgenson. I always think about what he would do. ”

When you're a creative person, there are just times when you're not listening. You know, I could be looking right at you and thinking about something else. ”

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. ”

It's rare that you're sure you're right in life. I'm finding that. ”