But, I would be naive not to recognize the number of musicians who tell me they have been influenced by me and sight me - as well as Alex and Neil - as a musician who has been a positive influence on their playing.

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In this quote, the speaker expresses their awareness of the significant number of musicians who claim to have been influenced by them, as well as by Alex and Neil (presumably other musicians). By acknowledging this, the speaker recognizes their impact on these musicians and how they have positively affected their playing abilities. The quote emphasizes the speaker's modesty in understanding the extent of their influence and the gratitude they feel towards those who acknowledge it.

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