I went through all the musicians in my life who I admire as bright, intelligent, virtuosic players.

Once you lose that sense of wonder at being alive, you're pretty much on the way out...

And these children that you spit on
As they try to change their worlds
Are immune to your consultations.
They're quite aware of what they're going through.

- Changes

It amazes me sometimes that even intelligent people will analyze a situation or make a judgement after only recognizing the standard or traditional structure of a piece.

It would be my guess that Madonna is not a very happy woman. From my own experience, having gone through persona changes like that, that kind of clawing need to be the center of attention is not a pleasant place to be.

Music is my life, it is a reflection of what I go through.