Why is it so important as to why Dylan went "a-courtin" us?   Show me one artist who was discovered and never was involved with creating their image.

I'm not sure if Dylan is the kind of person you would want to count on as a friend, but since I never met the guy - I really don't care who manufactured the image. That is not the reason why I listen to his music. Most Hollywood actors have manufactured their image as well. It has nothing to do with being "honest", nor is it a character flaw.   I think most of us try to discover what we are.

Like any "authorized" biography, you won't get the true dirt behind the subject. I personally think it was a brilliant move to have Dylan interviewed by Jeff Rosen.   Dylan comes across more relaxed and open than in any other interview I've seen with him. I can certainly open up with my close friends, more so than I could to a total stranger.

Personally, I think Dylan is an incredibly creative songwriter.   I have the same feeling about a handful of others.   Dylan also released a lot of trash.   He is not a "God" and I don't think most of his fans treat him that way.

You can't be honest with yourself if you deny the impact that Dylan had on music and culture.   However, artists likes Dylan and the Beatles are merely links in the chain. They may have been a catalyst, but somebody had to mix the ingredients. They also started a chain reaction.