Chet Atkins Quotes

A long apprenticeship is the most logical way to success. The only alternative is overnight stardom, but I can't give you a formula for that. 
Chet Atkins 

Everything I've ever done was out of fear of being mediocre. 
Chet Atkins 

If you hear something you like, and you're halfway like the public, chances are they'll like it too. 
Chet Atkins 

Once you become predictable, no one's interested anymore. 
Chet Atkins 

Years from now, after I'm gone, someone will listen to what I've done and know I was here. They may not know or care who I was, but they'll hear my guitars speaking for me. 
Chet Atkins