Very few people are original. There's very little original anything out there. Because to be original means you have to stand alone.
Hard work - I mean does anybody use that term anymore? Laziness doesn't fly....
But the wicked passions of men's hearts alone seem strong enough to leave...
I was really fortunate growing up to have a broad musical education. My parents listened to all kinds of music rock soul Motown jazz Frank Sinatra everything.