Here's another face of human ingenuity

I'm convinced that the only people worthy of hero-status are the people who think of themselves as unworthy of that status. Humility is a quality not often admired, appreciated, or honored in our American society. Too often people fake their way to the top and that ability to fake is quietly rejoiced and publicly ignored.
Pictured here is a man who, in my estimation, has earned every bit of rock hero status he has unintentionally acquired. If you get a chance, as I did again yesterday, check out his interview with Bob Edwards where he defines his philosophy on creating his art and ultimately releasing it to the world. AND he's unexpectedly candid in divulging the meaning of his lyrics on his latest album. (...something about a bug that invades a picnic with the sole desire of getting closer to a female of the human species...huh?) If you have even MORE time on your hands, listen to his input at a recent New York Public Library discussion on the topic of Who Owns Culture? How often do you hear an artist say, "I'd like people to hear my music and say they don't like it rather than not be able to hear it because they can't afford it"...and actually mean it?

What got me started on this? After listening to the Bob Edwards interview yesterday, I thought this is one "rock star" I can relate to in attitude and outlook (but certainly not in talent). But, if your not into that, check out Terry Gross' interview with Iggy Pop. Yikes, that dude is weird.