Hugh MacLeod:

Vigorous debate about commercialism in art is a path well trodden, and not a place where one is going to come up with many new, earth-shattering insights. But a lot of people like to dwell on it because it keeps them from ever having to journey into unknown territory. It's safe. It allows you to have strong emotions and opinions without any real risk to yourself. Without your having to do any of the actual hard work involved in the making and selling of something you believe in.

Ignore Everybody: And 39 Other Keys to Creativity, p. 96-97