Wow... I'm in a bit of awe of your openness.
Nice that you take the competitive stuff casually, but I still think you're a great artist nonetheless. I always find your content to be cute, inspiring, and wholesome. In addition, I find you to be a great friend too. In my opinion, all of those qualities combined are what makes you a truly incredible artist. Keep it up!
(Jumping off topic, the lamp is quite a useful invention.)