^ Yet he gets better with age! And he's busier than ever with his countless gigs and studio work. Hence, it's rare for him nowadays to conduct drum clinics. Though it would be nice if he would have some kind of a one-man clinic world tour, before he begins to mellow down, if you know what I mean.
Every Vinnie disciple must grab a copy of the March 2007 Modern Drummer issue, which features an exclusive interview with Vinnie. It's exclusive because they mentioned that Vinnie is a hard man to track down because of his very busy schedule, which makes it rare for him to entertain interviews. And Vinnie mentioned about his distaste on clinics. Anyway, it's a must-read. Try to look for it. It's one of the most profound interviews I've ever read.