"As far as my solo record, I don't want a gold record or anything, I'm happy to be small and to have the people appreciate the music who really like me for being me"

John Frusciante is expressing his satisfaction with his solo profession. He is not looking for fame or fortune, but rather the gratitude of those who genuinely value his music. He is content with being small and having a little but devoted fan base. He is not looking for a gold record or any other sort of recognition, however rather the complete satisfaction of knowing that his music is valued by those who genuinely understand it. He mores than happy to be himself and to have his music valued by those who value him for who he is. He is not trying to find fame or fortune, but rather the complete satisfaction of knowing that his music is valued by those who truly understand it. He is content with being little and having a little however dedicated fan base. He is not searching for a gold record or any other sort of acknowledgment, but rather the fulfillment of understanding that his music is appreciated by those who genuinely comprehend it.