It is much easier to be accepted if you play like everyone else, and you will get more jobs. It depends on where your values lie.

I got bored with the old way - it came too easy. I worked until I could play and chord changes at any tempo in any key, and then said 'What else is there?' Now I'm finding out.

To be a true artist you have to play the way you feel - not the way others think you should feel.

Economic development would be good for the North Shore because it will bring jobs and affordable housing to our area.

If it brings more jobs to town, it's alright. It doesn't bother me any. Everybody will get used to it.

Why should a craftsman not make use of all his tools if they will promote a greater communication and expressiveness? This is not to deny that beautiful things can be fashioned out of very modest means, but what possible objection can there be towards an artist trying to be more resourceful?