Yes, influences are enriching, and they can be found in every work of art, even the most original.
Lukas FossI feel like everything is inspired by something else. There is no 100 percent original thought.
Ne-YoI quit karate originally because it wasn't something that I was initially passionate about.
Kristin KreukI originally passed on 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head' in 1969, so they gave it to B.J. Thomas.
Ray Stevens