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Creativity and originality are not that closely interdependent. One can be creative and innovative, without being original. Most of the time, this is how it works. Being creative is the ability to inspire your audience. You don't need to be original for that. You just need to have a sense of showmanship.

Originality is the notion that one can create something which has never been created before. And although this is not entirely impossible, it is rare these days. Creation has an entropy all its own. And the creational entropy of our civilization is huge at this point.

Original ideas become more difficult to formulate over time. Eventually, originally becomes dependent on the ignorance of the audience. Something is "original" only because your audience hasn't seen it before.

It is far more realistic for you to focus on talent and passion rather than originality. Don't worry about doing something unseen. Focus on doing something well.