Who’s your greatest creative influence? And why?

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Have you ever thought about who has influenced you most, creatively? Who has inspired you most, helped you grow, pushed you farthest? Is it an historical figure? A family member? A boss? A contemporary individual, company, team, pop artist?

If choosing THE greatest influence is too difficult, how about a major influence in one corner of your life; career, family, spiritual, hobby, whatever. You can even have more than one answer, and maintain any level of anonymity you wish. Just leave a comment below. It’s really easy. Come on, join in. This blog is brand new, I want to take advantage of the interactivity. Get a little discussion going with this survey of creative influencers.