Wow! Thanks Vegangelica for such kind words! You also chose, somehow, the perfect word to describe me, maybe, as I am indeed passionate about the things I love (although that word has become so banal and overused thanks to reality shows --- "I'm passionate about business" etc) and when necessary I do fight for them, but I'm always ready to admit when I'm wrong. Not always easy, but then sometimes taking a step back and realising you owe an apology is the best way to defuse a rapidly-escalating situation.
The incident you refer to with wisdom is well catalogued, so I won't go into it, but I think I'd still rather be the sort of person who would have a fiery arguement/heated debate with someone rather than someone who would just let all the conversations pass me by passively. You'd probably be surprised to know that in real life I'm a totally easy-going person: the phrase "I just want a quiet life" was probably invented for me! Live and let live.
I'm always happy to share my meagre music experience here, after all that's part of what we're all here for, isn't it? On a side note, I wonder if you've managed to check out my journal yet, as I'd be interested in your opinions.
Thanks again for such kind praise: I'll keep trying to live up to it!
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