Roger, I am not hooked, but at the same time I do find you an inspiration. You remind me of the autobiography I read on Pete Seeger 'How Can I Keep From Singing'. I really admired Pete. The book talked a great deal about how he could not keep from practicing.
I do understand the more I play, the better I will get. I feel I am committed to learning the banjo and to play my instrument gives me great pleasure. The music is an aspect of my life. If I were hooked, I guess music would be my life.
I think eventually I will get where I want to go with the music but not as fast as someone who is hooked. I am coming to terms with this fact, and feeling more at peace with that reality.

BB