I'm a songwriter, principally, and I was real excited that people liked my songs, but you get a bit of an ego about it.
I don't ever expect to be permanently happy. I don't think that's part of the human condition.
I would practice while listening to records or learn from musicians who were better than I was.
I'm surrounded by great guitar players.
I meditate. Meditation helps me.
I have seen my mugshot.