It’s not an apology if it comes with an excuse. It is not a compliment if it comes with a request.
如果道歉夹带了借口，那就算不上是道歉。如果称赞夹带了要求，那就算不上是称赞。
Look at the stars, look how they shine for you.
艺术家必须保持自由，甚至要从自己的风格中解放出来。