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The negative is comparable to the composer's score and the print to its performance. Each performance differs in subtle ways.

Negative feedback is better that none. I would rather have a man hate me than overlook me. As long as he hates me I make a difference.

Learning to play with a big amplifier is like trying to control an elephant.

The negative is the equivalent of the composer's score, and the print the performance.

In the past, I have not been able to hear myself. I play with feeling so I need to hear what is coming out of the amplifier to inspire me; I don't just play mechanically.

I had redesigned my entire amplifier system for this tour because airlines are very strict now.

I don't let negative criticism, for the most part, bother me.

Criticism is always hard to take - we musicians are sensitive. It's always hard when someone says something negative - but you try to learn to just let it roll off and not worry about it.

A lot of modern amps and preamps sound great when you're jamming by yourself, but don't hold up in a band situation. The sound isn't dense enough, and the lows and highs tend to get soaked up by the bass and cymbals.

No matter what position you're in, if you are receiving poor feedback from clients, co-workers, or in performance evaluations, then that's one of the clearest signs that you're not cut out for the job, or it's not right for you.