Ah, simplicity. Such a sweet lie.

I am forever and ever fascinated by how talent is really just another way of saying "really fucking smart". Anyone who's any good at anything can break it down into a million little pieces, then put it back together (seemingly) without breaking a sweat. Seeing behind the scenes for even just a moment feels pretty awesome.
Thelonius Monk’s advice to saxophonist Steve Lacy, 1960.
(via: Eric Alba via Swiss Miss)