There's an old idea that great art comes from struggle or pain. How much truth is there in that, do you think?

A natural way to answer

There's clearly something to it - hardship gives people depth to draw from, and pain can be a powerful subject. But I'd be wary of treating suffering as a prerequisite. Plenty of great art is born of joy, curiosity, or sheer discipline, and the myth of the suffering artist can do more harm than good if it glamorises misery.

Key phrases to use

• sticks in the mind — is memorable and easy to remember later“It's a tune that really sticks in the mind.”
• do more harm than good — cause more problems than benefits despite good intentions“Too much praise can do more harm than good.”
• fall for — be deceived by something, or be persuaded to believe it“Don't fall for that old trick.”