In fact people often come to me and suggest I do certain songs that are considered standards and strike it rich. I don't believe in playing down to certain kinds of demons or gods. I don't see that as being valid to what I do. Everyone can't be original. Everyone can't manipulate or develop their individuality to the point that they make this striking statement.
People do have to imitate.
You could sound like Ella Fitzgerald, cool. People want to hear that. Some want to be reminded of that. My brain doesn't work that way. I wasn't sent here to do that.