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. – Eric Clapton
Its been very important throughout my career that Ive met all the guys Ive copied, because at each stage theyve said, Dont play like me, play like you. – Eric Clapton
Very much like that, and very much a loner, do you know and I didnt fit really into sport or all kind of group activities as a kid, I couldnt find a niche. And music was not really part of the kind of village curriculum it would, you know. – Eric Clapton
I just like the company of beautiful women. I have a weakness in that department. And I suppose because I am fairly well off and a famous musician, Im up for grabs. And that makes me an eligible bachelor in the press. – Eric Clapton