You are, in fact, a mashup of what you choose to let into your life.
You can't find your voice if you don't use it.
Nothing is more paralyzing than the idea of limitless possibilities.
What a good artist understands is that nothing comes from nowhere. All creative work builds on what came before. Nothing is completely original.
Eat breakfast. Do some push-ups. Go for long walks. Get plenty of sleep.
Copying is about reverse-engineering.