Artist Oath of Allegiance

I need all you artists to stand up, raise your right hand and repeat after me:

"We the artists of the United States of America (and any other country that's reading this) do solemnly swear to read all contracts that are placed in front of our faces. We promise to uphold the gift of comprehension and not let our God given common sense be swayed by the enticement of frivolous materialistic things hat we can not really afford.  We swear that the voice that you hear on studio recordings actually came from our vocal chords.  We promise not to allow the label or producer or A&R person take away our identity and integrity towards our craft.  We promise to report any artist imposters or at least try not to enjoy their music in public.  We promise not to be perpetual haters.  If there is another artist who is better than us, we will not try to discredit their character and tell others not to support them.  We vow to protect our gift by not abusing it. (Mama always said if you don't use the gifts God gave you, He'll take them away.)  Finally, we promise to make good music.  To be true to the art of music. "

Congratulations, now go to work!