This question reminds me of a quote I saw somewhere:

"Why do we make music?

We make music for the same reason that the birds sing, that the crickets fiddle, that the salmon leap upstream, and that the flowers bloom: because we want to have sex."

But seriously, I'd have to say that at least a little part of my motivation in songwriting is to impress my friends.

I guess my shallow side is really coming out this week...

Marion