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Regarding where I get my inspiration---I truly have no idea. If I knew, I'd be able to tap into it more frequently. Many times, I think I write just to prove to myself that I still can. Several times, I thought my last work really was going to be my last work. I do think that one is inspired by all the music one has listened to, both good and bad. But that isn't the complete answer. So I'd have to say it's idiopathic. It's also more entertaining that way.
posted by David Toub
11:22 PM
