Hey Wildwoman,
One again you've given us an excellent and thought-provoking article. But I think originality is such a difficult goal for many of us. To be honest, I'd settle for becoming an exact clone of my own guitar hero, BB King. I'd love to be original, but I still think it's incredibly rewarding to play the guitar like the people we most admire. And doing this won't necessarily be forgettable - think of some of the fantastic tribute bands out there. Anyway, that's just my opinion - I really enjoy your pieces so thanks again for all your efforts. Best wishes, Steve