I'll never be an Irving Penn, but I could strive to be one

Great piece on Irving Penn. I inspired me while I was an undergrad and 30+ years later, his work still inspires me. But here are some insights on how he works.

https://petapixel.com/2018/06/22/10-things-i-learned-from-irving-penn/

I am really, still, just a beginner; but i have certainly progressed in the past 2-3 years.
I have shot and printed some pretty nice frames...we all have... different people have commented on some of my prints looking very nice.
But when i See/Read stuff like this .....it IS impressive to watch the results of people that spent A LOT of time (and paper) getting good... perfecting their talents.
If i dedicated myself to photography they was i would like to, it would cause a.....well, how may times was Garry Winogrand married.?