When you get on base, holes open up and things happen and you're able to find a way to score runs.
What is the best music is impossible to define. Just because it's played by a virtuoso player, doesn't mean it's great music. It might not reflect the soul of a people, which is really my criteria for great music.
Some people won't go the extra mile, and then on their birthday, when no one makes a fuss, they feel neglected and bitter.