In a world full of free-thinking human beings and a history packed with philosophers, artists, actors, writers, musicians and so on, It is infinitely difficult to be 'original' - in essence, not even the first writers, philosophers, musicians etc. were original, they took what they did from the world they grew up in, from the nature around them, from their family, from their friends. Using this reasoning it becomes a futile effort to criticize anyone for 'not being original' - after all, all they've done is taken what they know, what they're surrounded by, and what inspires them to make something new. If you're not following me here, think of it this way; when someone remixes a song, or redesigns an item of clothing - they do this to one of two ends:
1) Make it better
2)Presenting it differently
Neither one of these motives can or should be criticized - it is possibly one of Humans' greatest qualities - their ability to rethink, to look back or around them and say "Hey, I could do something with that". No one should have to be judged for being 'unoriginal' - as by saying someone is not original, you're basically saying to them, you've taken something, and you've evolved it in a way that suits you - which as far as I'm concerned, it's a compliment.
Anyway, before I leave you, I'll leave you with this quote:
"Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic. Authenticity is invaluable; originality is nonexistent. And don’t bother concealing your thievery. celebrate it if you feel like it. In any case, always remember what Jean-Luc Godard said: 'It’s not where you take things from – it’s where you take them to.' " - Jim Jarmusch
Sidenote: So, despite my horrendous lack of followers - I do still have about a quarter dozen people who are sort of regular readers, so, because sometimes I get a little dry on inspiration, I want to make sure I post at least once a week (on a very very very bad week) - I figured the best way to do this is to ask a 'Query Of The Week'. Therefore, I've decided to do this on a Wednesday (aka Queryday)
QUERY OF THE WEEK: "Being Promiscuous - How far is too far?"
Leave you're catty-comments and raging responses as well as your infinite wisdom on the 'Query of The Week' in the comment section below.
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