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We were taught, and, we are expected, to say “Thank you!” whenever someone says something good about us, or, our creations.

However, when someone tells you that they love your work, they aren’t really telling you about your work, they are telling you about themselves.

(People who get offended by your not saying “Thank you!” after they have paid you a compliment were merely desperate to be thanked.)

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Though there are innumerable genres, there are only two types of artists:

Those who paint solely to express themselves, and, those who paint primarily to suppress a ranting landlord.

In the context of music: the former makes people think, while evoking an emotion or three. And, at best, the latter makes people dance.

(As a result, creators find themselves in this dilemma: “What would I rather be? A homeless sense making artist, or, a senseless artist with a roof over his head?”)

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