That whole thing of replicating what others do is a siren call. The sirens lure you to the … - Stewart Copeland

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The minute I spend any energy defending myself, explaining myself, or in the worst case scenario, trying to please those who are criticizing me, I will, you know, just fall off a cliff.

Stewart Copeland

That whole thing of replicating what others do is a siren call. The sirens lure you to the rocks of unoriginality.

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