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Eric Clapton is a legendary English guitarist, singer, and songwriter, regarded as one of the greatest musicians in rock and blues history. His distinctive guitar playing and soulful voice have influenced generations of artists worldwide. He continues to perform and record, leaving a lasting impact on music culture. Here are 87 of his quotes:

I don't have half the nerves there that I have anywhere else. (Eric Clapton)
He is a great person, as well as a great musician. And this guy sings like he was born down below Mississippi! View quote
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And I say, "Yes, you look wonderful tonight." View quote
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If you hand me a guitar, I'll play the blues. That's the place I automatically go. View quote
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Music will always find its way to us, with or without business, politics, religion, or any other bullshit attached. Music survives everything, and like God, it is always present. It needs no help, and suffers no hindrance. View quote
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Would you know my name if I saw you in heaven? Would it be the same If I saw you in heaven? View quote
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Tell me why, must I fall in love with you? View quote
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His fingers are directly wired to his soul. View quote
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They looked great, you know the drawings of the guys playing looked great and bits of string around their necks. So it didn't seem to be that difficult a thing to do, or that inaccessible. View quote
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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. View quote
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Although they can do it all the time, you know, they're far better than me, on a musically, on a theoretical music level. You know, they're out of my league. (Eric Clapton)
I mean, it didn't matter to me that there were people, it didn't matter that I was shy Just the sound was so captivating that it helped me to get rid of those inhibitions. View quote
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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. View quote
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This moment in time, on this tour, you know, I'm discovering a lot of new things. And to be 45 and doing that, it's a mixture of pleasure and pain, I can assure you. View quote
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I think Clapton is brilliant. He's the only one who moved me. The only one who made me want to play the guitar. View quote
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I had a Les Paul before Eric but I didn't have a Marshall. And when Eric got all of that together he was a delight to listen to. He really understood the blues. View quote
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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. View quote
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I don't know if I believe in luck. I think I'm very fortunate. View quote
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I like solitude. I like the anomalous life. I like a quiet life. View quote
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In playing, I suppose my greatest gift was to express the way I felt or the willingness to express myself. View quote
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An obsession is where something will not leave your mind. (Eric Clapton)
The point of being at home is to be with my family as much as possible. View quote
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But the guitar, when you think about it, is the most versatile, really. I mean you can pick it up and take it with you wherever you go. View quote
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I sought my father in the world of the black musician, because it contained wisdom, experience, sadness and loneliness. I was not ever interested in the music of boys. From my youngest years, I was interested in the music of men. View quote
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I feel wonderful because I see The love light in your eyes. And the wonder of it all Is that you just don't realize how much I love you. View quote
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Occupation: English Guitarist
Born: March 30, 1945
Quotes count: 87
Wikipedia: Eric Clapton

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