Sorry, GSS - I'm trying to do about ten things at once here as well as answer all your points as well... I think I'm cracking up. Influence, and inspiration, yes, of course; I just wish I had tenth of the voice Bellamy had, you know? Then I'd be happy.

Anyway, nothing to do with anything, or everything to do with everything, but I came across this clip on YouTube today via a Facebook friend, and I just know you'll all love it as much as I do:

http://youtu.be/8oihcjnw9VE