I love Gibsons, and Nationals, too. There's something magical about them. Mark Knopfler gibsonlovemagical Change image and share on social
While I was into many different types of music, and played with many different local groups, I really didn't have a band to call my own until Dire Straits was formed in 1977. Mark Knopfler bandcalldire Change image and share on social
I don't know whether your heart ever necessarily changes, but time changes the way that you perceive the world. And you just hope it gives you more empathy and all those other things. Mark Knopfler empathyhearthope Change image and share on social
I'm not a collector, however, and I have no desire to own 50 or 60 guitars. Mark Knopfler collectordesireguitar 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
I'm also getting an Ovation Legend, because I like them so much. Mark Knopfler legendovation Change image and share on social
I like to buy records for people, make a present of the music. Mark Knopfler buymakemusic Change image and share on social
If you're thinking the road ahead is a little shorter than the one behind you, you're thinking about trying to write a good song and hoping to make a decent record of it. Mark Knopfler aheaddecentgood Change image and share on social
I did learn eventually - perhaps far too late - to respect the talent I have. For a lot of years out there, I was just bashing on to the next thing and not really thinking about it too much. That's what we do. But I'm learning to appreciate the moment. Mark Knopfler basheventuallylate 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
