I think Ann speaks wisdom, unless the goal is to be the next global superstar. How many MAB and Mike war stories do we need to read before we fully understand how unlikely it is to write a hit song? I don't mean to discourage anyone from trying, because it certainly happens...but I often question why some of us actively pursue such a goal when their talents are better suited to other musical goals.

Maybe a lot of us would be wiser to focus on the niche of music they truly love and at which they excel, and seek ways to carve our own place in that niche. Smaller potatoes, for sure, but sometimes it's nice to actually eat something.

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