The Internet makes it easier to find good music I would have to say.
A lot of people hear the records on the radio, they aren't absolutely sure who exactly Tears For Fears is, they just know they like the song.
The most gratifying thing, with no question, is making records.
You are unfortunately most of the time defined by your success, when your success is not a major part of your personality.
Once you start enjoying your life, the rest is easy.
In New York, no one really cares who the hell you are. It's strange to be in the public eye where people have a perception of who you are, when they have never even met you.