I don't know that I read more than the average person. I don't think I do very much. I tend to read more when I'm on holiday. That's when I can go through books like you wouldn't believe. I read a bit of everything, but the novel has always been very important to me. Mark Knopfler averagebitebook share on social
I actually spend as much time listening to new music as to old. Probably more. I just try to get something out of it all. Mark Knopfler listenmusicspend Change image and share on social
The 'music industry' is not a term I use. I tend to concentrate on music, and the music business is something different. Mark Knopfler businessconcentrateindustry Change image and share on social
While listening, to things like western swing, for instance, I'd work something out in my head, then play it on my National; not the same song, but one that captured the feeling of the original tune. Mark Knopfler capturefelthead Change image and share on social
We used to play in a theater club in London called The King's Head. When the theater let nut, around 10:00 P.M., we'd be ready to go and really get it on for about an hour or so. Mark Knopfler callclubhead Change image and share on social
I even played bass for a while. Besides playing electric guitar, I'd also get asked to play some acoustic stuff. But, since I didn't have an acoustic guitar at the time, I used to borrow one from a friend so I could play folk joints. Mark Knopfler acousticaskbas share on social
I just try to stay fit. That's important - just to try to stay physically fit so you can go out there and play. You do need to be in reasonable shape. Mark Knopfler fitimportantphysically Change image and share on social
Every guitar I own gets used and has its purpose. Mark Knopfler guitarpurpose Change image and share on social
I canceled the Russian shows because, from the days of the first Dire Straits album, I've supported Amnesty International. It's not a good thing to read about people being jailed for no reason, so I raised my hand and made a small objection. It was good to do - but where do you stop? Mark Knopfler albumamnestycanceled 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
