I agree....I admire a la Frank Sinatra's My Way anyone who succeeds on their own terms without compromising their artistic integrity. Willie was virtually banned from the Mecca of country music (Nashville) when he wouldn't make records or conform in appearance and style according to the whims of staid record executives. He went back to Texas and started his own label and attracted other non-conformist talent like Waylon Jennings and when he started making money hand over fist guess what town was then willing to welcome him back with open arms?