Genie, your case does not invalidate the main argument, neither does the case of my daughter. After all, quality does indeed "cut through" generations and does get recognised. But such bridges are sparse - by and large, the main generational drivers carry with them the bulk of the people, and the exceptions are the little "wins" I referred to. Some people are able to rise above such generational drivers and recognise quality where it exists, that is all. Like you, I like to think that I recognise *some* quality, when I come across it. Like you, I don't feel that JB is being shoved down my throat, I choose what to swallow. Mostly. But at 57, I also find that I don't always have the time or patience to persevere, and I am sure some talent passes me by.

There's nothing wrong with all that, either. Nothing wrong with showing some human failings such as impatience, preference for the familiar, tendency to look for what reminds us of our youth; after all that's what we are - human. As long as we can occasionally step back and acknowledge such traits for what they are, that is. No need to get too uptight or try to fight back life's waves like Canute. They are too strong, but as long as we try to ride them rather than be swept by them, we're doing fine.

(Well, I am Greek, philosophising is in my genes...)