Every guitar I own gets used and has its purpose. Mark Knopfler guitarpurpose Change image and share on social
There happened to be guitar classes at the college, and there was a guitar teacher there with whom I used to play. In addition, I also would go out into country schools and teach little kids basic guitar and singing a few times a week. Mark Knopfler additionbasicclass share on social
Instead of receding, the past actually becomes more important. That's what will happen to you. It sounds unlikely, but the past actually changes complexion as you get older. Mark Knopfler complexionhappenimportant Change image and share on social
Whenever a political regime or religious establishment refuses to tolerate criticism, it advertises itself as repressive, backward, and insecure. Mark Knopfler advertisebackwardcriticism Change image and share on social
I had a lot of jobs before I got into music. When I was 15, I was a copy boy for the 'Evening Chronicle' in Newcastle. Then I was a journalist. I value those experiences - I got to see how the world works. Mark Knopfler boychroniclecopy share on social
For me, songwriting is really where it's at. I turn to use the guitar just to help me write the songs. That's it. As a result, my guitar playing suffers pretty horribly. Mark Knopfler guitarhorriblyplay Change image and share on social
My idea of heaven is a place where the Tyne meets the Delta, where folk music meets the blues. Mark Knopfler bluedeltafolk Change image and share on social
I was into playing American music, especially the blues. Mark Knopfler americanbluemusic Change image and share on social
After a while, though, the group just wasn't a good vehicle for the songs I'd written. Mark Knopfler goodgroupsong Change image and share on social
I just want to be able to play and make people feel good with what I do. When you're thinking that way, anything can happen. And, usually, what happens is good. Mark Knopfler feelgoodhappen Change image and share on social
