eminem is brilliant.

even if you don't like eminem, you have to admit that he is an absolute genius with words. take "lose yourself" for example. the rhyme schemes in that song are ridiculous. not only do they have the last-word rhymes, but they have so many intricate inside rhymes in every single line. craziness. seriously, listen to that song from start to finish, and try to tell me that he doesn't know EXACTLY what he is doing, and does it with absolute precision and mastery.

talent is a strange thing.

i've always really respected people who know what they want, are talented in that area, and work to acheive it. i think that is a pretty rare commodity; that talents and passions align.