I think art is definitely a great thing, and looked at as a way to open people up.
Your perspective probably depends on where you live.
There are a lot of people who that you may only nod to; it's better to stop and say hello.
When I do solo stuff, when I do anything involving music, it's very collaborative.
I grew up in the South and once you get raised on Jesus, it is kind of always a part of you even if you are a pagan, really.
...and when I am negative, I will be negative only for as long as I have to be, until I can understand it, and then I will be positive...when I hate, I will turn my hatred into energy, when I am angry I will turn my anger into energy...and I will not be complacent.