Since this debate has become public, I would like to amplify and ratify Hood‘s observation with one of my own, sent in a private e-mail to Ham shortly after his post yesterday:

I have never understood the fascination with this man?s purported musical abilities. He sounds like cats tortured at half speed.

Matt, don’t take it to heart. Remember this observation about economics: De gustibus non disputandum est. If you have picked up some good life principles from him and their influence factors into your success, then I finally have one (1) thing about Neil Young that I like.