“I learn from thinking about the future, what hasn't been done yet. That's kind of my constant obsession.”
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Growing up in Wales was a pretty Draconian experience with religion.
Even if you're improvising, the fact that beforehand you know certain things will work helps you make those improvisations successful. It really helps to have a certain amount of knowledge about musical structure.
Time plays a role in almost every decision. And some decisions define your attitude about time.
If younger people see older people who haven't planned ahead and have to rely on charity, the young will be more likely to provide for the future. Today when someone plans poorly, the only consequence people see is a demand for more government.