>Great thread, folks.
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>>>It has also been my observation as well that this creative bent is indeed often expressed by music.
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>I've been a newspaper writer, graphic artist, musician (started piano at age 5), member of several bands, and worked with kids in performing arts (dance, drama, music), and I don't feel any *change* in outlook or attitute when I consult, analyze, and program. I think it's all connected somehow.

Clearly, you need to upgrade to Outlook2000...