I saw a video not too long ago of Tommy Emmanuel and Laurence Juber playing around a bit and talking. At some point they were talking about another player who they referred to as the "real, real player". So even they look up to others. I say if it's really in your heart and you get joy when you pick up that instrument and play whatever you can play, then you're genuine.
PS: We probably all know someone who keeps a guitar leaning against their wall, just for people to see it and for no other reason. There's the imposter.
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