It was the comparison with the other guy's comments; the one working to
support his art.  
As there may be many on the list in his position,  I inferred a suggestion
that some of us  sometimes take ourselves too seriously. I thought this an
admirable sentiment.
No offence to you was in any way intended.  
If it was taken, I apologise.
Terry
PS   Does the 'reply all' button generally imply everyone gets everything
twice.  The 'reply' button suggests that only the originator gets the
posting; is this so ?
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